Central tegmental tract high T2 signal

Case contributed by Ali Alsmair
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient presented with epilepsy

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Male

T2/FLAIR/DWI images show symmetrical hyperintensities in the central tegmental tracts also known as symmetrical central tegmental tract hyperintensities.

Case Discussion

These are nonspecific and may be seen physiologically in 1-5 years , however they may also be seen in variety of settings including hypoxia, epilepsy, metabolic diseases and others.

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