Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy
Diagnosis almost certain
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There is widening of bi-frontal and anterior hemispheric CSF spacesspaces which measures about 8mm without evidence of flattening of underlying gyri.
Posteriorly gyri are within normal limits.
Brain parenchyma appears unremarkable. Grey-white matter differentiation is intact.
Ventricular system is within normal limits.
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Current CT findings and age of the patient are concerning for benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy (BESS) which is characterised by dilatation of the subarachnoid spaces and is most common in children,
-<p>Current CT findings and age of the patient are concerning for benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy (BESS) which is characterised by dilatation of the subarachnoid spaces and is most common in children, </p>- +<p>Current CT findings and age of the patient are concerning for <a href="/articles/benign-enlargement-of-the-subarachnoid-space-in-infancy" title="Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy">benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy (BESS) </a>which is characterised by dilatation of the subarachnoid spaces and is most common in children,</p>