Ossification of the falx cerebri

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Incidental finding on an MRI performed for headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

The images show extensive, asymmetric ossification of the rostral and middle falx cerebri. Contrast was given to exclude an associated meningioma.

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