Fatty filum terminale

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Child
mri

Single image demonstrate a high T1 signal filum terminale in keeping with an incidental fatty filum. The conus is not low lying. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of a fatty filum terminale.

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