Benign enlargement of frontal subarachnoid space

Case contributed by Licinio Brito
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Suspected hydrocephalus.

Patient Data

Age: 20 months
Gender: Male

Cerebral CT showing prominence of the frontal cerebrospinal space without evidence of hydrocephalus.

Case Discussion

The enlargement of the subarachnoid spaces is usually a benign finding in male children. Care is recommended not to confuse with subdural hematoma.

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