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Surgical storage of craniotomy fragment pending definitive management

Image ID

MPX1646_synpic17395

Case U_id

MPX1646

Modality

CT · CT - noncontrast

Plane

Axial

Location

Brain and Neuro (Head)

Age / Sex

46 / male

Caption

1) Bilateral lesions medial aspect of both frontal lobes. 2) Craniotomy defect

ACR Codes

1.4

Clinical case

History

GSW from global war on terrorism. Evacuated to CONUS for definitive management after stabilization in Germany.

Findings

Bilateral medial frontal lobe lesions. Bone in anterior abdominal wall.

Differential Diagnosis

ACA ischemia - Surgical - Heterotopic ossification - Myositis ossificans

Case Diagnosis

Surgical storage of craniotomy fragment pending definitive management

Diagnosis By

Surgical history

Topic

Category

Trauma

ACR Code

1.4