Remnants from Pantopaque myelography in the base of the skull cisterns
Diagnosis probable
Presentation
CT scan for investigation of dementia.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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There are multiple small foci of hyperattenuating material (metal attenuation) scattered into the CSF circulation spaces at the skull base (extra-axial).
Also, the brain parenchyma shows sequela of a previous left nucleus-capsular region infarct.
Case Discussion
Pantopaque is a no-longer-used oily contrast medium for myelography.