Falx cerebri calcification

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Cognitive impairment.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

CT Brain

ct

Brain without relevant findings. 

Calcification throughout the falx cerebri.

Frontal hyperostosis.

Case Discussion

Calcification of the falx cerebri is a common finding in CT and is considered a physiological calcification.

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