Congenital bilateral plexiform neurofibromas of the cavernous sinuses

Pediatr Radiol. 2003 Apr;33(4):272-4. doi: 10.1007/s00247-003-0878-9. Epub 2003 Feb 14.

Abstract

We report the CT and MRI findings of congenital bilateral plexiform neurofibromas of the cavernous sinuses in a 2-month-old girl. Contrast-enhanced CT showed enhancement of masses in both cavernous sinuses and enlargement of both superior orbital fissures. On MRI the masses were isointense with muscle on T1-weighted images, hypointense on T2-weighted images and showed strong homogeneous enhancement on contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images. A dural tail sign was observed. The diagnosis was proven by biopsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Cavernous Sinus*
  • Exophthalmos / complications
  • Exophthalmos / congenital
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / complications
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / congenital*
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / diagnosis*
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed