18 years Female (DOB:6/2/1998)Reason: 3 t scanner History: pre op image ingPROVIDER/ATTENDING NAME: ISSAM A. AWAD ISSAM A. AWAD There is a 28 x 30 mm axial dimension heterogeneous mass with surrounding low signal compatible with hemosiderin and a popcorn-like appearance located along the right precentral gyrus laterally. It was also present on the prior exam is not changed substantially.Normal vascular flow voids are present in the distal carotid and vertebral arteries, the basilar artery and the proximal anterior, middle and posterior cerebral arteries as well as the internal cerebral veins and superior sagittal sinus.The visualized portions of the paranasal sinuses are clear. The visualized portions of the mastoid air cells are clear. The visualized portions of the orbits are intact.
A right precentral gyrus mass most likely represents a cerebral cavernous malformation. It is unchanged since the previous exam. Please note this exam was performed for the purpose of stereotactic guidance during surgery.