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Lipochoristoma of the Internal Auditory Canal

Findings:
There is a hyperattenuating, lobulated lesion lesion within the right internal auditory canal, measuring approximately 5 x 3 x 6 mm, with no enhancement on the postcontrast study.
There is a vascular loop of the right anterior inferior cerebellar artery, mildly entering the right IAC (Typ 2).
No abnormalities seen in the left CPA.
The sella is empty and enlarged, containing fluid of CSF signal. The infundibulum traverses the sella, without displacement.
The imaged brain parenchyma is unremarkable. No hydrocephalus.
Mucosal thickening is seen in the right ethmoid sinus. Minimal fluid is seen in several mastoid air cells on the left side.

Conclusion:
Features in keeping with right intracanalicular lipochoristoma. AICA loop type 2 in the right IAC.
Incidental finding of an empty sella.

Updated on 3. April 2023

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About the author

Dr Sara Mohebbi is a Consultant Radiologist (Facharzt für Radiologie) with sub-specialty training in neuroradiology. She served as Chief Resident at University Hospital Freiburg and is a member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Her clinical focus includes demyelinating disease, neuro-oncology, and vascular neuroimaging. Dr Mohebbi is the Clinical Lead at Radiology Prime, where she provides independent second opinion reports on brain and spine MRI.