Case 7: Imaging question 2

CASE 7: Description of Imaging Findings

MRI of the brain without and with contrast. Select images are shown.

Questions

1. Where is the abnormality located?

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2. Describe the abnormality using appropriate terminology.

  • The abnormality is hyperintense on T2 (orange arrows) and hypointense on T1. There are several punctate foci of associated hemorrhage (red arrows) within the insula seen on the T1 scan.

3. What is the differential diagnosis for this abnormality?

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