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Tectal plate metastasis

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Headache and nausea, worse in the mornings and on stooping.

Patient Data:

Age: Elderly
Gender: Female
From the case: Tectal plate metastasis
Modality: MRI

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A cystic mass with peripheral enhancement expands the quadrigeminal plate and is causing obstructive hydrocephalus.

Case Discussion:

This elderly woman with known metastatic breast cancer developed headaches and symptoms of raised ICP.

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