Presentation
Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 60
Gender: Female
From the case:
Perivascular space
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This patient was being evaluated for dementia. There is a mild brain atrophy, but no relevant specific features. A left perivascular space enlargement is noted within a vessel.
From the case:
Perivascular space
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Enlarged perivascular space.
Case Discussion
Perivascular spaces, also known as Virchow-Robin spaces, are pial lined interstitial fluid filled spaces that surround perforating vessels. They do not have a direct connection with the subarachnoid space and in fact the fluid within them is slightly different.