Cavum vergae and cavum septum pellucidum

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Study requested for headache

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

CT brain

ct

CT without pathological findings, incidentally observed cavum vergae and cavum septum pellucidum. 

Case Discussion

The cavum vergae is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) between the two leaves of the septum pellucidum extending posteriorly to the columns of the fornix. It is nearly always communicates anteriorly with the cavum septum pellucidum

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