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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Pathology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • The falx cerebri is a dural fold within the cranial cavity.
  • Ossification of the dura mater is an uncommon finding.
  • Previous reports of falx cerebri ossification are rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of partial ossification of the falx cerebri.
  • To document the gross findings in an adult female cadaver.
  • To discuss the rarity and potential associations of this anatomical variation.

Main Methods:

  • Routine faculty prosection of an adult female cadaver.
  • Gross examination of the head and neck region, including cranial structures.
  • Observation and documentation of anatomical variations.

Main Results:

  • A partial ossification of the falx cerebri was identified.
  • No other ossifications of the dura mater or body regions were observed.
  • The brain and other organs appeared grossly normal.

Conclusions:

  • Partial ossification of the falx cerebri is a rare anatomical finding.
  • The etiological relationship between falx ossification and conditions like nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome requires further investigation.
  • This case contributes to the limited literature on dural ossification.