Clinical question: Mass-effect. Signs and symptoms: Syncope. Has known brain cancer of unclear etiology. Non-infused CT of brain:There is no evidence of hemorrhage, edema mass-effect, midline shift or hydrocephalus.Cortical sulci, ventricular system and all CSF cisterns remain within normal limits. Sinusitis of the right maxillary sinus is noted and the rest of the paranasal sinuses are essentially unremarkable.Mastoid air cells and middle ear cavities are well pneumatized and unremarkable. Calvarium is intact.There is no evidence of a mass on this examination as clinically indicated. If clinical concern persist a follow-up with an MRI examination is recommended.
1.Essentially unremarkable non-infused CT of brain.2.Calvarium is unremarkable.3.Minimal sinusitis as detailed.4.No evidence of mass is detected as clinically is indicated. Porter follow-up with an MRI is recommended.