Appearance of MRI in Tornwaldt′s cyst (report of 18 cases) / 中华放射学杂志
Chinese Journal of Radiology
; (12)2000.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate Tornwaldt′s cyst using MR imaging. Methods 1 452 cases with head MR imaging were reviewed. The signal intensity, shape, and size of the lesions were observed. Results Tornwaldt′s cyst were found in 18 of 1 452 cases (1 24%), all of the 18 cases were isointense to CSF on T 2WI and hyperintense to muscle on T 1WI.Tornwaldt′s cyst were round ( n =13)and ovoid ( n =5). The size of lesions were from 2 mm to 15 mm. There were 15 cases with adenoid hyperplasia. Conclusions Tornwaldt′s cysts occupied 1 24% in routine head MR imaging and were hyperintense to muscle on T 1WI and isointense to CSF ON T 2WI.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
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Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
Year:
2000
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Article