Olfactory groove meningioma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right-sided anosmia.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

Well-circumscribed extra-axial mass of the anterior cranial fossa along the right olfactory groove. It elicits an isosignal to the cortical grey matter on T1, iso-to high signal T2 and a high signal on FLAIR fat sat with vivid homogeneous enhancement on postcontrast sequences. No calcification or hemorrhagic component on the GE sequence. No significant surrounding vasogenic edema. A mass effect is noted on the falx cerebri.

Case Discussion

MRI features of an olfactory groove meningioma.

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