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Case report. The iron rim sign.

P M Som, S Patel, H Nakagawa

    Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
    |February 1, 1979
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    A rare frontal lobe hematoma mimicked a sinus mucocele. Microscopic analysis revealed an "iron rim" composed of hemosiderin, a novel finding in cerebral hematomas.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Chronic cystic cerebral hematomas can present diagnostic challenges.
    • Frontal sinus mucoceles are common and can mimic other intracranial pathologies.

    Observation:

    • A case of frontal lobe chronic cystic cerebral hematoma is presented.
    • The lesion clinically and radiographically resembled a frontal sinus mucocele.
    • A distinct rim was noted on tomography and computed tomography.

    Findings:

    • The rim was initially presumed to be calcification.
    • Electron microscopic analysis identified the rim as primarily iron from hemosiderin.
    • This represents the first reported instance of an "iron rim" in such a cerebral hematoma.

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    Implications:

    • This finding expands the differential diagnosis for frontal lobe lesions.
    • Understanding the composition of the "iron rim" is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Highlights the importance of advanced imaging and microscopic analysis in neurosurgical cases.