Sinus pericranii: long-term outcome in a 10-year-old boy with a review of literature

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Mar 20:2018:bcr2017223631. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223631.

Abstract

Sinus pericranii is a rare cranial venous anomaly in which there is an abnormal communication between intracranial dural sinuses and extracranial venous structures, usually via an emissary transosseous vein. We report the case of a 10-year-old boy who was successfully managed conservatively. The clinical findings, investigations and management are discussed. We focus on the long-term management of these patients, with a review of the relevant literature.

Keywords: neurosurgery; paediatric surgery; vascular surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Child
  • Conservative Treatment / methods*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Sinus Pericranii / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sinus Pericranii / therapy
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography