Presentation
Headache. Possible seizures. Otherwise developing well and normal neurological exam. Multiple family members have a similar history.
Patient Data
Age: 14 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Multiple cerebral cavernomata - KRIT1 mutation
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Multiple T2 low signal foci throughout both hemispheres and cerebellum. These correspond with marked blooming artefact on SWI, consistent with calcification (later confirmed with CT). The appearances are typical of multiple cavernomata.
Case Discussion
The patient has subsequently been found to have a genetic KRIT1 mutation, which is associated with multiple cavernomata.
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