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Area of Science:

  • Neuroradiology
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Incidental Findings

Background:

  • Partial ossification of the falx cerebri is an anatomical variation.
  • It is frequently identified as an incidental finding during neuroimaging procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the incidence of falx cerebri partial ossification.
  • To discuss its differential diagnosis from other intracranial pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 40 patients' brain CT and MRI scans.
  • Analysis of incidental falx cerebri ossification findings.

Main Results:

  • Falx cerebri partial ossification was an incidental finding in 40 patients.
  • In most cases, diagnosis was uncomplicated.
  • Distinguishing from calcified meningioma, hematoma, and meningeal infiltration was necessary in some cases.

Conclusions:

  • Falx cerebri partial ossification is a common incidental finding on brain CT and MRI.
  • Radiologists must be aware of potential differential diagnoses, including meningioma and meningeal disease.