Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy

Case contributed by Muhammad Asadullah Munir
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

This patient came to us with history of fall.

Patient Data

Age: 7 Months
Gender: Male

Widening of the bifrontal and anterior interhemispheric CSF spaces is noted with normal sulci posteriorly. No evidence of gyral flattening or ventricular system dilatation. Cortical veins are seen traversing the subarachnoid space at high vertex.

Case Discussion

Imaging findings are suggestive of Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy. This is a non-specific condition which usually resolves spontaneously by the age of 2 years. Macrocephaly may be seen in these patients.

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