History

Age: 52 :: Gender: man

Patient History

52 y.o. man with difficulty walking, memory problems, incontinence; history of colon cancer

Exam


Physical Exam and Laboratory

Ataxic gait


Imaging

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Findings


Summary of Findings

Head CT demonstrates hyperattenuating mass in the midline at the foramina of Monroe. The mass is causing obstructive hydrocephalus of the lateral ventricles with transependymal CSF migration.


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Diffferential


Differential Diagnosis

• Colloid cyst
• Cysticercosis
• Ependymoma
• Central neurocytoma


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Diagnosis


Diagnosis

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Treatment


Treatment and Followup

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Submitted by: Robert A Jesinger M.D. - Author Info
Case/Image Editor: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. - Editor Info
Case Accepted: 2008-11-21 06:03:01-05 :: Revised: 2012-03-16 15:58:54.379949-04 :: Submitted:
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