Demographics:
5 years old, Male
Indication:
Fever
Findings
- Enlargement of the subarachnoid spaces overlying the bilateral frontal convexities
Diagnosis
Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid spaces of infancy (BESSI)
Sample Report
No acute intracranial abnormality.
Findings typical of benign enlargement of the subarachnoid spaces of infancy (BESSI), a self-limited condition that typically resolves by 18-24 months of age. If there is ongoing high clinical concern for intracranial infection, consider brain MRI with and without contrast for further evaluation.
Discussion