Ossification of the falx cerebri

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio ◉

Diagnosis certain

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Citation:

Di Muzio B, Ossification of the falx cerebri. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-44975

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-44975

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/44975

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44975

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At the time the case was submitted for publication Bruno Di Muzio had no recorded disclosures.

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Case published:

10 May 2016

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2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Central Nervous System

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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.

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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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