Computed tomographic evaluation of corpus callosum agenesis and associated malformations

J Comput Tomogr. 1982 Dec;6(3):225-30. doi: 10.1016/0149-936x(82)90036-4.

Abstract

Agenesis of the corpus callosum is not an uncommon congenital malformation in neurologically symptomatic children. The computed tomographic scan characteristics of uncomplicated agenesis of the corpus callosum include: (a) widely separated parallel or nonconverging lateral ventricles; (b) "Bat wing" or "bullhorn" appearance of the frontal horns; (c) High-riding third ventricle which may be enlarged and have a tear-drop or rhomboid appearance; and (d) Selective dilatation of the occipital horns occurs frequently. Associated malformations identifiable by computed tomographic scan include Dandy-Walker cysts, interhemispheric cysts, porencephaly, Arnold-Chiari II malformations, and skull deformities.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging*
  • Agenesis of Corpus Callosum*
  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation / complications
  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / abnormalities*
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebral Ventriculography
  • Child
  • Corpus Callosum / diagnostic imaging
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / complications
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*