Coexistent intracranial midline cysts: Persistent cavum septum pellucidum, cavum vergae, cavum velum interpositum, and a pineal cyst

This case is presented after a concurrent cavum septum pellucidum, cavum vergae, cavum velum interpositum, and a pineal cyst prevailed following a magnetic resonance imaging evaluation for a temporary blindness the patient reported that she recently had.

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