Arachnoid granulations--computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features: a case report

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1999 Jan;62(1):46-50.

Abstract

A 71-year-old woman had arachnoid granulations found in the straight and transverse sinuses on computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The arachnoid granulations appeared as low-density masses on CT. They gave low signals on T1-weighted MR images and high signals on T2-weighted images. Arachnoid granulations are usually of no clinical significance. They have characteristic CT and MRI manifestations and should not be mistaken for sinus thrombosis or intrasinus tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arachnoid / diagnostic imaging
  • Arachnoid / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed