Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]

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Head CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma. On head CT scan, subependymal giant cell astrocytoma is characterized by:

• Intraventricular mass near the foramen of Monro
• Usually larger than 1 cm
• Iso- or slightly hypoattenuating to grey matter
• Calcification is common
• Hemorrhage
• Accompanying hydrocephalus may be present
• Marked contrast enhancement

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