Acoustic schwannoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Head ache and hearing loss.

Patient Data

Age: 50-55 years
Gender: Female
mri
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
This study is a stack
Axial
FLAIR
This study is a stack
Axial T1
fat sat
This study is a stack
Axial T1
C+ fat sat
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
This study is a stack
Coronal
T1 C+
This study is a stack
Axial
DWI
This study is a stack
Axial
ADC
This study is a stack
Coronal
T1
This study is a stack
Coronal
T1 C+
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T1
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T1 C+
This study is a stack
Axial
T1
This study is a stack
Axial
T1 C+
Download
Info

A large right sided extra-axial cerebellopontine angle mass is present which is well circumscribed and demonstrates vivid slightly heterogeneous contrast enhancement. It extends a little into the internal acoustic meatus with only minor widening. No restricted diffusion. 

Case Discussion

Features are characteristic of an acoustic schwannoma. The patient went on to have a resection which confirmed the diagnosis histologically. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.