Neuro CT Appearances

Cranial Mycetoma CT Findings

• Punched-out bony lesion
• Enhancing mass
• Dural-based

Other Information About Cranial Mycetoma

Etiology:

• Caused by fungi and bacteria

Epidemiology:

• Very rare
• Typically presents between ages 20-40
• More common in males
• Rural farmers are most commonly affected
• Most common in tropical and subtropical countries

Presentation:

• Swelling of the scalp
• Draining sinus
• Seizure
• Hemiparesis or hemiplegia
• Headache

Prognosis:

• Cranial mycetoma can be treated with antibiotics and antifungal medicine
• The mass can be surgically removed