Cavum septum pellucidum et vergae cyst

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headache

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female

Cavum septum pellucidum et vergae cyst, measuring approx. 26mm in maximum diameter is seen bulging into bodies of both lateral ventricles. No significant hydrocephalus seen in present scan.

Case Discussion

A cavum vergae of more than 10mm diameter is considered as a cyst and may cause obstruction and hydrocephalus. This may be the cause of patient's headache.

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