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Colloid cyst

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headache.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
mri

MRI reveals a large colloid cyst in the roof of the anterior third ventricle. Surprisingly there is no hydrocephalus considering the size of the cyst.

Case Discussion

Colloid cyst.

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