Arachnoid granulations

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
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Multiple, round, well-defined filling defects within the superior sagittal sinus. 

Case Discussion

These filling defects are typical for arachnoid granulations, which are a normal finding. The differential diagnosis is primarily dural venous thrombosis. 

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