Acoustic neuroma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right hearing loss.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
mri

Well-circumscribed right cerebellopontine angle solid-cystic mass with intracanalicular extension enlarging the porus acustics. It shows a low signal on T1 and a high signal on T2 and FLAIR. The postcontrast sequences show a heterogeneous enhancement of the solid component. A mass effect is noted on the brainstem and middle cerebral peduncle.

Case Discussion

MRI features most consistent with acoustic neuroma of the right CPA with central cystic component, grade 4 according to the Koos grading scale.

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