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FLAIR MRI of the brain. Compression by the mass toward the brainstem caused deformation.
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As a result, the right cerebellum was compacted and edematous (Figures 1 and 2), while the right vertebral artery and fourth ventricle were also compressed.
Coronal view of contrast-enhanced MRI scan showing a well-defined tumor with a clear margin. Compression by the mass toward the fourth ventricle caused deformation.
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As a result, the right cerebellum was compacted and edematous (Figures 1 and 2), while the right vertebral artery and fourth ventricle were also compressed.
FLAIR MRI of the brain following resection. The meningioma was clearly resected, which resolved brain compression.
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Surgery to remove the meningioma was successful and compression was relieved, with only slight edema remaining around the contact parts of the tumor (Figures 3 and 4).
Coronal view of contrast-enhanced MRI scan following resection.
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Surgery to remove the meningioma was successful and compression was relieved, with only slight edema remaining around the contact parts of the tumor (Figures 3 and 4).