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Congenital bilateral plexiform neurofibromas of the cavernous sinuses

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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.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Radiology, University Hospital Rotterdam, Dr. Molenwaterplein 60, 3015 GJ Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Valerie A. Meersschaut, Johan M. Kros, Corinne E. Catsman-Berrevoets & Maarten H. Lequin

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Meersschaut, V.A., Kros, J.M., Catsman-Berrevoets, C.E. et al. Congenital bilateral plexiform neurofibromas of the cavernous sinuses. Ped Radiol 33, 272–274 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-0878-9

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