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Posterior fossa meningioma

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic headaches

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

MR images show a well defined extra-axial mass at the right infratentorial region, measuring 5.8 cm x 4.6 cm. It has a broad base to the dura. The mass also demonstrates homogeneous contrast enhancement with a prominent dural tail.

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

Case Discussion

This mass was resected and histopathological examination confirmes a meningioma.

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