Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space in infancy

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai , 21 Dec 2023
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 22 Dec 2023
Disclosures - updated 14 May 2023: Nothing to disclose

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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 <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>
  • +<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>

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