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[Intracranial lipoma; MR imaging].
Rinsho Hoshasen. Clinical Radiography
|December 1, 1989
Summary
This study highlights five cases of intracranial lipomas, diagnosed using MRI. These benign tumors, often asymptomatic, show distinct T1-weighted imaging characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Context:
- Intracranial lipomas are rare congenital tumors.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, requiring advanced imaging techniques.
Purpose:
- To report on five cases of intracranial lipoma.
- To evaluate the utility of Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging in diagnosing these lesions and associated anomalies.
Summary:
- Five patients with intracranial lipomas were identified.
- Three had pericallosal lipomas, one had a quadrigeminal cistern lipoma, and one had an interpeduncular cistern lipoma.
- All lipomas were hyperintense on T1-weighted MR images.
- One patient presented with partial agenesis of the corpus callosum.
- No patients exhibited symptoms related to their lipomas.
Impact:
- MR imaging is effective for diagnosing intracranial lipomas.
- This study underscores the importance of MR imaging in identifying associated central nervous system anomalies.