Ossification of the falx cerebri

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

CT scan for trauma, incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Ossification focus within the cerebral falx. 

Case Discussion

Since falx cerebri is derived from embryonic mesenchymal cells, occasional ossification might be seen due to friction, hemorrhage or trauma, which results in some osteogenic changes leading to the formation of membranous bone. 

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