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Difference between cavum septum pellucidum (CSP), cavum vergae (CV), and cavum velum interpositi (CVI). 3=third ventricle, 4=fourth ventricle.

Based on cross sectional line drawings from Born CM, et al. The septum pellucidum and its variants. An MRI study. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Oct;254(5):295-302.

Cavum septum pellucidum

contributed by Dr Frank Gaillard on May 2, 2008

System: Central Nervous System

Section: Anatomy

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Difference between cavum septum pellucidum (CSP), cavum vergae (CV), and cavum velum interpositi (CVI). 3=third ventricle, 4=fourth ventricle.

Based on cross sectional line drawings from Born CM, et al. The septum pellucidum and its variants. An MRI study. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Oct;254(5):295-302.

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Cavum septum pellucidum - “There are two potential spaces between the leaflets of the septum pellucidum in adults. The cavum septum pellucidum (CSP), which is anterior, is se...”
Cavum vergae - “A cavum vergae is a normal variant of the septum pellucidum in which there is separation of the leaflets of the septum pellucidum with posterior ex...”

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