Supracerebellar arachnoid cyst

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female

A 20 x 25 x 30 mm fluid equivalent signal cystic lesion following CSF signal is seen in the supracerebellar region.

Mild mass effect is seen as evidenced by mild compression upon the vermis as well as the pineal gland.

No significant compression of the tectum is noted.

No hydrocephalus is seen.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the typical appearance of a supracerebellar arachnoid cyst with mild compression upon the cerebellar vermis.

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