Mucocele of the sphenoid sinus

Case contributed by Lee-Anne Slater
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Presented with headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

The sphenoid sinus is expanded elevating the pituitary gland upwards. It contains non-enhancing material of intermediate to high T1 signal and heterogeneous T2 signal with areas of signal loss. 

Features are most likely those of a mucocele. 

Case Discussion

Unfortunately no followup is available. 

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