Abnormality of the falx cerebri

What it means

An abnormality of the Falx cerebri.

The falx cerebri refers to the fold of dura mater which descends vertically in the longitudinal fissure between the cerebral hemispheres.

Rare diseases that can present with this2

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Abnormality of the cerebral falx