Patient Data
Age: 11 years
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Sturge-Weber syndrome
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There is gyriform calcification of the parietal lobe on the left. An additional ill defined density in the anterior pole of the left frontal lobe in the subcortical white matter represents a similar process.
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There is slight hemiatrophy of the left cerebral hemisphere (look at the size of the sulci posteriorly), and vivid surface enhancement on post contrast T1 images.
Case Discussion
Appearances are characteristic of Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.