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Rathke cleft cyst

Findings:
Cystic lesion located in the midline between the adeno- and neurohypophysis, which appears hypointense in T2 sequence and hyperintense in T1 sequence. The lesion measures approximately 4 x 5 mm on the sagittal images.

The remainder of the imaged brain (please note this study has been targeted to the pituitary, and as such the whole brain has not been imaged) appears unremarkable.
Visualised paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear.

Conclusion:
Features consistent with Rathke cleft cyst.

Updated on 1. September 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.