Eric D. Hoover

Sixth nerve neuroma in the cavernous sinus: CT features.

A sixth nerve neuroma arising within the cavernous sinus is reported. This is the third sixth nerve neuroma cited in the world literature and the first to have CT demonstration. The unusual CT enhancement characteristics excluded the more common cavernous sinus masses and suggested the correct diagnosis preoperatively.

Giant Intracranial Aneurysm in a Child with Tuberous Sclerosis: CT Demonstration

The authors describe the first case of giant intracranial aneurysm in a child with tuberous sclerosis. The subject of vascular disease in this condition is reviewed.

Differential diagnosis of the enlarged superior ophthalmic vein.

Enlargement of the superior ophthalmic vein (SOV), although usually considered a sign of carotid-cavernous fistula, may be found with other disorders. Patients with Graves orbitopathy, orbital pseudotumor, and a para-sellar meningioma as the cause of an enlarged SOV as seen on computed tomography are discussed.

Infrasellar craniopharyngioma: CT and MR studies.

A rare case of an infrasellar craniopharyngioma is reported. Pathological proof and CT and magnetic resonance (MR) images of the tumor are presented. This case is thought to demonstrate the first example of MR images of an infrasellar craniopharyngioma. Evidence suggesting that the tumor originated from an infrasellar location is presented.

Computed Tomography of Familial Pineoblastoma

Although certain tumors such as retinoblastoma have a known familial pattern of transmission, the familial occurrence of pineoblastoma has not been reported previously. We report pineoblastomas occurring in a mother and daughter and suggest that this type of tumor may have an inheritable mode of transmission.