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Pneumocephalus

Case contributed by Abiola Ayodele
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Traumatic brain injury.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
mri

Extensive pneumocephalus is demonstrated within the sulci, cisterns and ventricles.

Note the air fluid levels within the sphenoidal and left maxillary sinuses suggesting acute sinusitis.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the MRI features of pneumocephalus in a patient with traumatic brain injury.

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