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Vermian pseudotumor: A potential pitfall of CT brain scanning with contrast enhancement

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The normal inferior vermis may become opacified on CT scans following the administration of intravenous contrast. This normal appearance can be misinterpreted as a vermian tumor. Characteristics are described which should allow differentiation of the normal vermian blush from a true lesion.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Palo Alto Medical Clinic, Palo Alto, CA, USA

    R. A. Kramer

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Kramer, R.A. Vermian pseudotumor: A potential pitfall of CT brain scanning with contrast enhancement. Neuroradiology 13, 229–230 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00347063

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