CASE OF THE MONTH

2003

ANSWER

FOR MAR

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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Figure 4
Figure 1: T1 weighted sagittal image shows an isointense lesion expanding the cord at T5.
Figure 2: T2 weighted sagittal image shows that the lesion at T5 is isointense.
Figure 3: T1 weighted postcontraast image shows that the lesion is intensely enhanced and appear hyperintense. There is "dural tail" sign.
Figure 4: T1 weighted postcontrst axial image at T5 level suggests that the lesion is intradural extramedullary in location.

DIAGNOSIS :

Meningioma

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