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MRI axial view showing the hypointense cyst in the third ventricle extending into lateral ventricles. The eccentric scolex is clearly visible (arrow)
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MRI showed a well-defined, nonenhancing mass in the lateral ventricle near the region of foramen of Monroe bulging into both the lateral ventricles [Figures 1 and 2].
MRI sagital section shows well-defined hypointense lesion in lateral ventricle (arrow)
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MRI showed a well-defined, nonenhancing mass in the lateral ventricle near the region of foramen of Monroe bulging into both the lateral ventricles [Figures 1 and 2].
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Biopsy specimen of the cyst removed after first surgery
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Patient underwent emergency endoscopic removal of the cyst and ETV [Figure 3].
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The follow up MRI after the second surgery with no evidence of cyst or hydrocephalus
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There is no evidence of second recurrence in 16 months follow up after the second surgery [Figure 4].