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Abnormal cerebral venous sinus morphology

MedGen UID:
1784755
•Concept ID:
C5539782
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Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Abnormal dural venous sinus morphology; Abnormality of the cerebral venous sinuses
 
HPO: HP:0033723

Definition

Abnormal structure of the venous sinuses that drain blood from the cerebral veins and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the arachnoid granulations to the internal jugular veins. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Surgical management of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulae.
Rutkowski MJ, Jian B, Lawton MT
Handb Clin Neurol 2017;143:107-116. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63640-9.00010-2. PMID: 28552132
Diagnosis and management of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas.
Tsai LK, Liu HM, Jeng JS
Expert Rev Neurother 2016;16(3):307-18. Epub 2016 Feb 24 doi: 10.1586/14737175.2016.1149063. PMID: 26832225
Perinatal stroke--risk factors and management.
Chalmers EA
Br J Haematol 2005 Aug;130(3):333-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2005.05554.x. PMID: 16042683

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Pediatric Congenital Cerebrovascular Anomalies.
Goyal P, Mangla R, Gupta S, Malhotra A, Almast J, Sapire J, Kolar B
J Neuroimaging 2019 Mar;29(2):165-181. Epub 2018 Oct 31 doi: 10.1111/jon.12575. PMID: 30378722
Surgical management of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulae.
Rutkowski MJ, Jian B, Lawton MT
Handb Clin Neurol 2017;143:107-116. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63640-9.00010-2. PMID: 28552132
Advances in surgical approaches to dural fistulas.
Youssef PP, Schuette AJ, Cawley CM, Barrow DL
Neurosurgery 2014 Feb;74 Suppl 1:S32-41. doi: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000228. PMID: 24402490
Prenatal stroke.
Govaert P
Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2009 Oct;14(5):250-66. Epub 2009 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2009.07.008. PMID: 19664975
Cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas: clinical and angiographic correlation with a revised classification of venous drainage.
Cognard C, Gobin YP, Pierot L, Bailly AL, Houdart E, Casasco A, Chiras J, Merland JJ
Radiology 1995 Mar;194(3):671-80. doi: 10.1148/radiology.194.3.7862961. PMID: 7862961

Diagnosis

Intracranial Vascular Malformations in Children.
Karim S, Jain S, Martinez ML, Chen K
Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2024 Nov;34(4):545-565. Epub 2024 Sep 20 doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2024.08.009. PMID: 39461764
Diagnosis and management of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas.
Tsai LK, Liu HM, Jeng JS
Expert Rev Neurother 2016;16(3):307-18. Epub 2016 Feb 24 doi: 10.1586/14737175.2016.1149063. PMID: 26832225
Vertex cephaloceles: a review.
Gao Z, Massimi L, Rogerio S, Raybaud C, Di Rocco C
Childs Nerv Syst 2014 Jan;30(1):65-72. Epub 2013 Aug 29 doi: 10.1007/s00381-013-2249-7. PMID: 23989428
Vascular malformations of the brain.
Toulgoat F, Lasjaunias P
Handb Clin Neurol 2013;112:1043-51. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-52910-7.00022-2. PMID: 23622310
Prenatal stroke.
Govaert P
Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2009 Oct;14(5):250-66. Epub 2009 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2009.07.008. PMID: 19664975

Therapy

Age- and Sex-Specific Incidence of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Associated With Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 Vaccination.
Ashrani AA, Crusan DJ, Petterson T, Bailey K, Heit JA
JAMA Intern Med 2022 Jan 1;182(1):80-83. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.6352. PMID: 34724036Free PMC Article
Neuroimaging Spectrum of Severe Hypernatremia in Infants with Neurological Manifestations.
Vyas S, Saini AG, Kaur A, Singh P, Jayashree M, Sundaram V, Mukhopadhyay K, Singh P
Neuropediatrics 2021 Aug;52(4):316-325. Epub 2021 Jun 30 doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1730938. PMID: 34192787
Occipital Sinus Thrombosis: An Exceptional Case Report.
Beyrouti R, Mansour M, Kacem A, Zaouali J, Mrissa R
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016 Jun;25(6):e71-3. Epub 2016 Mar 29 doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2016.02.006. PMID: 27036927
Perinatal stroke--risk factors and management.
Chalmers EA
Br J Haematol 2005 Aug;130(3):333-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2005.05554.x. PMID: 16042683
Disorders of motion and depth.
Nawrot M
Neurol Clin 2003 Aug;21(3):609-29. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(02)00126-3. PMID: 13677815

Prognosis

Pediatric Congenital Cerebrovascular Anomalies.
Goyal P, Mangla R, Gupta S, Malhotra A, Almast J, Sapire J, Kolar B
J Neuroimaging 2019 Mar;29(2):165-181. Epub 2018 Oct 31 doi: 10.1111/jon.12575. PMID: 30378722
Epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and prognosis of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas.
Elhammady MS, Ambekar S, Heros RC
Handb Clin Neurol 2017;143:99-105. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63640-9.00009-6. PMID: 28552162
Vertex cephaloceles: a review.
Gao Z, Massimi L, Rogerio S, Raybaud C, Di Rocco C
Childs Nerv Syst 2014 Jan;30(1):65-72. Epub 2013 Aug 29 doi: 10.1007/s00381-013-2249-7. PMID: 23989428
Cerebral developmental venous anomalies.
San Millán Ruíz D, Gailloud P
Childs Nerv Syst 2010 Oct;26(10):1395-406. Epub 2010 Aug 12 doi: 10.1007/s00381-010-1253-4. PMID: 20703485
Cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas: clinical and angiographic correlation with a revised classification of venous drainage.
Cognard C, Gobin YP, Pierot L, Bailly AL, Houdart E, Casasco A, Chiras J, Merland JJ
Radiology 1995 Mar;194(3):671-80. doi: 10.1148/radiology.194.3.7862961. PMID: 7862961

Clinical prediction guides

Clinical Profile and Long-Term Outcome in Neonatal Cerebral Sinus Venous Thrombosis.
Herman I, Karakas C, Webber TA, Kralik SF, Takacs DS, Fisher KS, Edmondson EA, Riviello JJ, Clark GD, Pehlivan D
Pediatr Neurol 2021 Aug;121:20-25. Epub 2021 May 15 doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2021.05.001. PMID: 34126318
Cerebral sinus venous thrombosis: clinical and pathogenetic perspectives from Tuscany.
Terni E, Giannini N, Chiti A, Gialdini G, Orlandi G, Montano V, Orsucci D, Brondi M, Bonuccelli U, Mancuso M
Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2015 Jul;26(5):505-8. doi: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000262. PMID: 25692525
Cerebral developmental venous anomalies.
San Millán Ruíz D, Gailloud P
Childs Nerv Syst 2010 Oct;26(10):1395-406. Epub 2010 Aug 12 doi: 10.1007/s00381-010-1253-4. PMID: 20703485
Orbital syndromes.
Bhatti MT
Semin Neurol 2007 Jul;27(3):269-87. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-979685. PMID: 17577868
Disorders of motion and depth.
Nawrot M
Neurol Clin 2003 Aug;21(3):609-29. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(02)00126-3. PMID: 13677815

Recent systematic reviews

Eagle jugular syndrome accompanied by de novo brainstem cavernous malformation: a case-based systematic review.
Motoyama Y, Sasaki H, Nakajima T, Hayami H, Matsuoka R, Fukutome K, Tei R, Shin Y, Aketa S
Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2024 Jan 17;166(1):20. doi: 10.1007/s00701-024-05900-x. PMID: 38231302
Endovascular treatment in bilateral cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Perng PS, Chang Y, Sun YT, Wang HK, Jiang YS, Lee JS, Wang LC, Huang CY
Sci Rep 2023 Aug 1;13(1):7108. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-31864-6. PMID: 37528115Free PMC Article
The scalp hair collar and tuft signs: A retrospective multicenter study of 78 patients with a systematic review of the literature.
Bessis D, Bigorre M, Malissen N, Captier G, Chiaverini C, Abasq C, Barbarot S, Boccara O, Bourrat E, El Fertit H, Eschard C, Hubiche T, Lacour JP, Leboucq N, Mahé E, Mallet S, Marque M, Martin L, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Milla N, Phan A, Plantin P, Picot MC, Puzenat E, Rigau V, Vabres P, Fraitag S, Boralevi F; Groupe de Recherche Clinique en Dermatologie Pédiatrique
J Am Acad Dermatol 2017 Mar;76(3):478-487. Epub 2016 Oct 11 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.08.046. PMID: 27742172
Dural arteriovenous fistulas of the hypoglossal canal: systematic review on imaging anatomy, clinical findings, and endovascular management.
Spittau B, Millán DS, El-Sherifi S, Hader C, Singh TP, Motschall E, Vach W, Urbach H, Meckel S
J Neurosurg 2015 Apr;122(4):883-903. Epub 2014 Nov 21 doi: 10.3171/2014.10.JNS14377. PMID: 25415064

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