IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Capillary telangiectasia

Case contributed by Yume Kohno
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Incidental finding.

  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
mri

There is an area of signal abnormality in the anterior aspect of the pons, which crosses the midline and is not associated with any mass effect. It is slightly hyperintense on T2 weighted images, and isointense on T1. Following administration of contrast it demonstrates an ill-defined blush of contrast. Susceptibility weighted imaging demonstrate signal drop out. 

Case Discussion

The location of the lesion and appearances are consistent with an albeit large capillary telangiectasia

The patient has been followed up and remains well. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.