Calcified MCA aneurysm

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem

Presentation

Headache

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ct

 CT scan through the brain demonstrates no acute abnormality. On the right, a rounded density with peripheral calcification appears to be in continuity with the right M1 segment.

Case Discussion

A calcified rounded lesion within the course of the right MCA may be interpreted as calcified MCA aneurysm.

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