Pseudo-cystic dilatation of suprapineal recess. Case report

Zentralbl Neurochir. 1993;54(3):151-4.

Abstract

We report an odd case of marked enlargement of suprapineal recess in a patient with triventricular hydrocephalus. Radiological diagnostic steps and etiological theories are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arachnoid Cysts / diagnosis
  • Arachnoid Cysts / genetics
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / genetics
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / diagnosis*
  • Hydrocephalus / genetics
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / genetics
  • Pineal Gland / pathology*
  • Tectum Mesencephali / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed