Sinus pericranii with facial involvement-A great mimicker

Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Jul;38(4):899-903. doi: 10.1111/pde.14654. Epub 2021 Jun 21.

Abstract

Sinus pericranii is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by an abnormal communication between the intra- and extracranial venous systems through a calvarial defect(s). We present three cases of congenital sinus pericranii with facial involvement, emphasizing its cutaneous presentation with diagnostic pitfalls and discuss the multidisciplinary management of this vascular anomaly.

Keywords: Sinus pericranii; developmental venous anomaly; emissary vein; magnetic resonance imaging; vascular malformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Face
  • Humans
  • Sinus Pericranii* / diagnosis
  • Vascular Malformations*