In the

brain The brain is an organ (biology), organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals. It consists of nervous tissue and is typically located in the head (cephalization), usually near organs for ...

, the cavum veli interpositi (CVI) is a condition in which the

cistern A cistern (; , ; ) is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. To prevent leakage, the interior of the cistern is often lined with hydraulic plaster. Cisterns are disti ...

of the

velum interpositum The choroid plexus, or plica choroidea, is a plexus of cell (biology), cells that arises from the tela choroidea in each of the ventricular system, ventricles of the brain. Regions of the choroid plexus produce and secrete most of the cerebrospi ...

becomes dilated. The phenomenon usually occurs in newborns. Axial MR/CT show a triangular-shaped

cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless Extracellular fluid#Transcellular fluid, transcellular body fluid found within the meninges, meningeal tissue that surrounds the vertebrate brain and spinal cord, and in the ventricular system, ven ...

(CSF) space between the

lateral ventricle The lateral ventricles are the two largest ventricular system, ventricles of the brain and contain cerebrospinal fluid. Each cerebral hemisphere contains a lateral ventricle, known as the left or right lateral ventricle, respectively. Each later ...

s. On sagittal images, CVI can appear as a slit-like, linear-to-round/ovoid CSF collection below the fornices, and above the 3rd ventricle. There are usually no associated abnormalities, although larger lesions may cause an obstructive

hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the brain, which can cause pressure to increase in the skull. Symptoms may vary according to age. Headaches and double vision are common. Elderly adults with n ...

. No treatment is usually necessary.Emedicine -- Cavum vergae

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