A well-defined oval-shaped mass is seen in the left pallidum, showing mixed signal intensity on T2, with the central high signal linned by a rim of hyposignal, along with prominent blooming on the GRE sequence. No evidence of surrounding oedema on FLAIR or enhancement after contrast administration.
There is an adjacent vascular structure draining towards the frontal horn of the left lateral ventricle, with branches extending to the level of the ipsilateral insular cotex, leading to the characteristic caput medusae sign, palm tree appearance, or upside-down umbrella shape (best seen on the T1 C+ MIP sequence).