Connatal cysts

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Anatomical variant in an investigation for non-focal epilepsy.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

MRI Brain (selected images)

mri

As an incidental and non-relevant finding, bilateral connatal cysts were identified adjacent to the anterior horn of both lateral ventricles. The remainder brain is unremarkable (not shown). 

Case Discussion

Connatal cysts, also known as frontal horn cysts, are cystic areas adjacent to the superolateral margins of the body and frontal horns of the lateral ventricles and are believed to represent a normal variant.

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