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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A [[Computed Tomography]] (CT) or [[Magnetic Resonance Imaging]] (MRI) scan is necessary to characterize the anatomy of this tumor (size, location, consistency). CT will usually show distortion of third and lateral ventricles with displacement of anterior and middle cerebral arteries. | ==CT findings== | ||
*A [[Computed Tomography]] (CT) or [[Magnetic Resonance Imaging]] (MRI) scan is necessary to characterize the anatomy of this tumor (size, location, consistency). | |||
*CT will usually show distortion of third and lateral ventricles with displacement of anterior and middle cerebral arteries. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
CT findings
- A Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan is necessary to characterize the anatomy of this tumor (size, location, consistency).
- CT will usually show distortion of third and lateral ventricles with displacement of anterior and middle cerebral arteries.