Calcification of the falx cerebri

Case contributed by Roberto Rafael Ovalle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known case of thrombocytopenia. Occipital and temporal cephalgia; peri-orbitary and neck pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

The images show extensive calcification of the falx cerebri.

Case Discussion

Calcification of the falx cerebri is a common finding in CT and is considered a physiological calcification. Most radiologists don't mention it if seen on a head CT. 

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