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Developmental venous anomaly and cerebral cavernous malformation

Findings:
A well-defined rounded intra-axial lesion measuring 10 x 10 mm seen in the right temporal operculum. It displays a mixed-signal intensity centrally on both T1 and T2 with peripheral T2 hypointense hemosiderin staining and prominent blooming on gradient echo sequence. There is no surrounding edema to suggest recent hemorrhage.
On the SWI sequence a prominent vascular structure is seen in association with the lesion.
A few non-specific T2/FLAIR hyperintense foci are noted in bilateral cerebral white matter. No diffusion restriction.
The orbits, paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear.
No bony abnormality is seen. The craniocervical junction is normal.

Conclusion:
Small cavernoma in the right temporal operculum with associated developmental venous anomaly (DVA). No evidence of any recent haemorrhage.

Updated on 28. June 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.