The term colloid cyst refers to only neuroepithelial cysts that arise in the anterosuperior third ventricle, near the foramina of Monro. The cysts are lined by a single layer of epithelial cells and are typically filled with a thick, viscous mucus that has an array of ingredients, including blood products, macrophages, cholesterol crystals, and numerous metallic ions, such as copper, iron, magnesium, aluminum, and phosphorus. This is a 18 year old female who presented with complaints of headache. Note the cyst is hyperintense on T1 weighted image.
Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MD
Sr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers
Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology
Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences)
Sr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers
Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology
Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences)
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