Foramen cecum

Case contributed by William Tanguay
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Chronic nasal congestion.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
ct

A well-defined foramen cecum can be seen at midline on the sagittal plane, between the frontal crest and crista galli of the ethmoid bone.

This represents a normal anatomical variant. 

Case Discussion

Normal anatomical variant of a foramen cecum. When patent, this foramen can contain emissary veins from the extracranial venous circulation to the intracranial venous sinuses, potentially allowing for intracranial spread of sinus infections. 

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