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Summary of cases with false positive neuroimaging findings.
| Age range | Sex | Body mass index (kg/m2) | Neuroimaging features | Lumbar puncture opening pressure (cm CSF) | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30s | Female | 27.5 | Transverse sinus narrowing, optic nerve sheath distension, empty sella, protrusion of optic nerve head on MRI and MR venography | 34 | Meningitis |
| 40s | Female | 46.3 | Optic nerve sheath distension on MRI and MR venography. | 30 | Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis |
