Choroid plexus lipoma

Case contributed by Luis Fernando Alvarado
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

CT

ct

In the posterior part of the choroid plexus, a low density image (-16UH) compatible with fat density is observed

MRI

mri

Hyperintense image in T1 and T2 sequences, which is no longer observed in sequences with fat suppression.
With the administration of contrast, no enhancement is observed.

Case Discussion

Choroid plexus lipomas are uncommon but incidental findings. 

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