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Is Surgery required for mass in Clivus?
There is a 3.3 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm well defined mass seen in the region of clivus. It is hypointense on T1 and T2 with significant enhancement on contrast. No diffusion restriction seen. The mass is extending to the left petrous apex. The left carotid artery is seen just lateral to the lesion. No encasement seen. Pituitary appears normal. Sphenoid sinuses normal. Bilateral optic nerve and optic chiasm are normal. There is mild age related cerebral atrophy with symmetrical prominence of the bilateral extra- cerebral sulcal spaces, basal cisterns and ventricular system. There is minimal periventricular hyperintensity seen. Rest of the supratentorial brain parenchyma appear normal No space occupying lesions, edema and mass effect noted. No evidence of abnormal diffusion restriction/ abnormal blooming on SWI. The brainstem and cerebellum appear normal.. Paranasal sinuses are clear. ORBIT The globe appears normal in size and position bilaterally. No evidence of any proptosis. No eviden
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