3 mm in the maximal antero-posterior diameter of the bilateral transverse sinuses was used to differentiate hypoplastic from co-dominant transverse sinus. TS indicates transverse sinus. Bilateral hypoplastic SSS was found in 3 patients (3%) (Table 2). The transverse (blue) and sigmoid (white) sinuses are normal. Your last, or family, name, e.g. NOTE: The first author must also be the corresponding author of the comment. 'Orthopedic Surgeon'. "9P�x�6D�&��s�q5 They run laterally in a groove along the interior surface of the occipital bone. Results: The prevalence of unilateral transverse sinus stenosis or hypoplasia in a sample of patients representing the general population was 33%, the prevalence of bilateral transverse sinus stenosis was 5%, and the prevalence of unilateral stenosis with contralateral hypoplasia was 1%. Note that the large compensatory parasagittal frontal veins (arrowheads) are truly pia-arachnoid veins and not dural venous sinuses, in keeping with the CTV and DSA findings reported in our study. Headache was the most common symptom (100%) followed by transient visual obscurations (75%, n=3) and pulsatile tinnitus (25%; n=1). A hypoplastic frontal sinus is an underdeveloped sinus cavity located in the center of the forehead. Read any comments already posted on the article prior to submission. Bilateral infarction in superior sagittal sinus thrombosis Venous infarction (2) - Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. A hypoplastic left transverse sinus was seen in 39% and the sinus was aplastic in 20% of the patients. Submitted comments are subject to editing and editor review prior to posting. 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Enter and update disclosures at http://submit.neurology.org. When absent a persistent falcine sinus is usually identified, draining directly into the superior sagittal sinus. The formation of hypoplasia or aplasia can be indirectly caused by the transferred infectious diseases, persistent viruses, uncontaminated infections, progressive fungus, incompletely cured acute rhinitis, swelling in the sinus of the nose, in any other facial area. Unilateral Hypoplasia of the Rostral End of the Superior Sagittal Sinus . occipital sinus is not uncommon but this is a rare case of bilateral transverse sinus hypoplasia with bilateral dominant occipital sinuses. Dr. Amarini has nothing to disclose. 'Royal Free Hospital'. Seventy five percent of patients were women (n=3). endstream endobj startxref A multivariate analysis identified arachnoid granulations as a predictor of stenosis (p<0.001). 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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis or stenosis (here collectively referred to as cerebral venous sinus occlusion, CVSO) can cause chronically-elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). The relationship between hypoplastic TS and cerebral venous thrombosis is not … ��H(����pI��T䴃j��#%N�H|�M�1��� BK��ɿx�t�%5F��?%2�l2�9�\mv=ȱ! prominent subarachnoid space around the optic nerves. We analyzed the hypothesis that TS hypoplasia is a predisposing factor for ipsilateral thrombosis. 0 Curved reformat (B) along course of right sigmoid sinus through left sigmoid sinus shows bilateral transverse sinus stenosis (arrows, B), graded concordantly by two readers as severe (grade 3, > 75% stenosis). The right transverse sinus was atretic in 4% of cases and relatively hypoplastic in 6% (, … �oDYQ�v� :�Sv�s=-1�)�|�q�}o��� �qq��X3�vK��lcDܹc����=���qK� ����OP(�����j16���v.>��Ivrc��pm�����8��MB�MQ,��dZ�w"��c��k��#bj���j8p@7a�d5��k�NO��ؔ=T�^�X��bx��Z��ӎ)��Rs=t\"$�К��G,YF3��N��a�eO��5)�i�\��*9���8n?w|�M��v��b��jV���d3!�Dl��Krp�n$!��g"��K8�j�K����#��@��Х�Wǻ���1N�Ts�nq�ϙ�g_�)F ��%|�D�"GċNV^�������R��I%�N9��Ð��S5�֛���o5[J��{=G��w|��~���u�Ӹ�޿wlD�H`"ajY�����*. Our aim was to describe unilateral hypoplasia of the rostral end of the SSS. This prevents blood from draining out of the brain. %%EOF A total of 1.6% patients had bilateral hypoplastic transverse sinuses. =�H�/��d�&�0?Œ�j�/�Sي匕���);�~�cw�x���T���"��u��Ib����k�wC0-{NS�tYi�D���+$|��vy#ؔ_��>��Z�\\��]��Jۜ_ċ4�ݼ��RUْYy�>Bu��(���(��D�!F�~`����WI{��D��Yw�H^�%R�v(�Z:9�c��K�f� 9�?�qh+6�����v5+�P�߻GQ���n�>v Absence of one transverse sinus was categorized as aplastic system. Conversely, in a study by Alper et al. This is seen in thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus, straight sinus and the internal cerebral veins. In a study performed with TOF MR venography, the left transverse sinus was atretic in 20% of cases and relatively hypoplastic in 39%. Hypoplasia of the rostral third of the SSS is a well-known variant and constitutes the most frequent variation of the SSS after preferential drainage to one of the transverse sinuses. The transverse sinuses (left and right lateral sinuses), within the human head, are two areas beneath the brain which allow blood to drain from the back of the head. Note … Four of the 5 patients developed fatal edema within 48 hours of ictus and were found to have abnormal ipsilateral cranial venous drainage, including atresia of the transverse sinus (one), occlusion of the internal jugular vein (one), and hypoplasia of the transverse sinus and internal jugular vein (2). Approximately 10 percent of all adults have hypoplastic frontal sinuses. Background: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disorder characterized by signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure without structural cause seen on conventional imaging. Since many veins are midline structures, venous infarcts are often bilateral. ]bv50�S̯���-�Va#�������v�j�m�'y�V�m"��=���Q�{�)L ����ڦ�6_�B8�h�+���ȉ��_�r�f�0� Xv࿋���x��� Stenosis may be unilateral or bilateral with involvement of the dominant lateral sinus or both lateral sinuses, respectively. @Y�C����O q�Z�U$. 102 0 obj <> endobj All patients were able to come off their medications with significant improvement in symptoms and visual fields (Mann-Whitney test; p-value = 0.028). 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The transverse sinuses are often asymmetric, the left being more often hypoplastic than the right (pulsations of the right atrium are thought to be responsible for larger capacity of the right jugular system) The jugular foramen on smaller side is correspondingly small as well, helping distinguish developmental hypoplasia from acquired thrombosis. �q�P��@juL0�{�2֓��#�?�~i]��������ՠ�e��R�.��nr��:��nFA�Ǔ���75��qb�1j\��xj0 Objective: Through this study, we want to share our experience with venous stenting in patients with IIH who had transverse sinus or transverse-sigmoid sinus junction stenosis. Multiple case reports and case series have proven venous sinus stenting to be very effective in medically refractory IIH. Though proximal right transverse sinus is hypoplastic, there is stenosis more distally after area of luminal enlargement. Conversely, in a study by Alper et al. t��=��t�p�>����Ԑ�$���-BvT >��j� �iq��|yB�)�U��ׅ(���$�!Cś����-֛��ބ����x .�������h����2���̈́���M�+S��poХU @�|JsGeq�SZᝫ1 GϨ��İbP�. A hypoplastic left transverse sinus was seen in 39% and the sinus was aplastic in 20% of the patients. Reference 1 must be the article on which you are commenting. 5 authors maximum. }���Q|Ko׃Ѯ����_G��ϟ����,�����n���G�~��f?��'�_={��?�Eק��z��֣�����?vs�>y���}3��&eů�������?�����ӯ��ț���J#}��__�G���/���}����sgo��M:���3��y����5ѻ�v�k��z�\�eW�b�i��p�V�5��v+E��&���'r��9u��P�����Km�Z�M-:�tS�����/�i�q#�%����*�����H�H���?Y/�TZ�Rs4k9n��l�*� ���5��yۋS�^��?������U�����?�"����qb�1��R�R�xSd xh#����E����Z�Db�tii]J��w�I��bIߝ$�*�����Vmy�&$Bӳ�ZI"��� Mean age was 47. Hypoplastic transverse sinus MRI. A multivariate analysis identified arachnoid granulations as a predictor of stenosis (p<0.001). Design/Methods: All patient with medically refractory IIH who underwent venous sinus stenting (VSS) at our university affiliate community comprehensive stroke center in 2017 were analyzed. 13 –18 Restoring the patency of the stenotic venous sinus with stent placement … Anterior portion of the SSS is hypoplastic, replaced by bilateral longitudinal frontal cortical veins which ultimately ending into rest of the superior sagittal sinus – a relatively uncommon anatomical variation, should not to be mistaken for thrombosis. h��k��u����h#�9]�* 0 �v"$�=�3�����X�M�D Background and purpose: Hypoplasia of the rostral third of the SSS is a well-known variant and constitutes the most frequent variation of the SSS after preferential drainage to one of the transverse sinuses. The clinical information for the 2 patients with unilateral hypoplastic rostral SSS demonstrated by DSA is summarized in Table 3. 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A flow jet atrifact at location of stenosis (green) is an inconstant and unpredictable finding, varying widely based MR equipment manufacturer, sequence parameters, etc. Disclosure: Dr. Kulhari has nothing to disclose. Mean lumbar opening pressure was 36.25 (SD= 4.65; 95% CI = 30.98–41.5). However, the relationship between TS hypoplasia and venous thrombosis has not been studied. Accurate diagnosis of subtypes of transverse sinus (TS) hypoplasia requires more expensive methods like magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. As a result, blood cells may break and leak blood into the brain tissues, forming a hemorrhage. No associated dural venous sinus anomalies were noted. Patients may have no neurological symptoms other than visual impairment, secondary to bilateral papilledema. Online ISSN:1526-632X, The most widely read and highly cited peer-reviewed neurology journal, Safety and Clinical outcomes after Transverse Venous Sinus Stenting for Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Single Center Experience (P4.339). symmetrical transverse sinuses were seen in 31% of the cases. A hypoplastic right transverse sinus was seen in 6% and 5 references maximum. A total of 1.6% patients had bilateral hypoplastic transverse sinuses. Three patients were treated with transverse sinus stenting and one with angioplasty. 194 0 obj <>stream More recently it has been recognized that a high proportion of patients with IIH have uni- or bilateral TS stenosis . Physicians should be aware of such anatomical variations and must not misdiagnose it as cerebral venous sinuses thrombosis (CVST) especially when there are risk factors for CVST like pregnancy in this case. * şMa��TAa�0L�JC �1���i��;��M&��f��4~�����q\&!OB�������� �ߌ��n:U#E�@�� m�؆��F2��9��9���ɳ�-�0m#K�ȴ��LT'gK.���i�n�'”A@;�Y�F(���0+�h�[�빇��1j�E��1���"�7g��h��~w�#S��ѦՏi�v�i����(����H�eם���.��./`��'�]ܑ��?�Q���� ��;Q�.��݃��Ψ�a�s6��́�h:�}�� �K�yg�����`㝹�"B��aV�M��Z�\����Cy�n�(��q#��o[ ^�Xs��5�)A�cWo�š�2���9� 2�L��v�p��L)-�4����Z�}�%F����f�L�0��.wu.�Q�@����tNF�®v������� �&��v9���Ti �%C�^U&gՃ�c��Pb#;c1g�L���&����O@��X�ԝa��0�t�,��Lm���#��0��0a�e�3S��ˢƸ8���-�����B9�Lp*����� eL|T"�!�`va{\��3�0u�Wv�n�qvJ�^��A�F7u��$����n����%�ݘ������.�*�{���X�{�SN�����Y�ٽ�nԡ�U�|{J�:��L�=�nbi����� Larger studies are required to support our results. Multiple case reports and case series have proven venous sinus stenting to be very effective in medically refractory IIH. One of them, a 23-year-old woman with a giant clival. Asymmetric transverse sinuses with a difference of >3 mm in the maximal antero-posterior diameter of the bilateral transverse sinuses was used to differentiate hypoplastic from co-dominant transverse sinus. TS indicates transverse sinus. Bilateral hypoplastic SSS was found in 3 patients (3%) (Table 2). The transverse (blue) and sigmoid (white) sinuses are normal. Your last, or family, name, e.g. NOTE: The first author must also be the corresponding author of the comment. 'Orthopedic Surgeon'. "9P�x�6D�&��s�q5 They run laterally in a groove along the interior surface of the occipital bone. Results: The prevalence of unilateral transverse sinus stenosis or hypoplasia in a sample of patients representing the general population was 33%, the prevalence of bilateral transverse sinus stenosis was 5%, and the prevalence of unilateral stenosis with contralateral hypoplasia was 1%. Note that the large compensatory parasagittal frontal veins (arrowheads) are truly pia-arachnoid veins and not dural venous sinuses, in keeping with the CTV and DSA findings reported in our study. Headache was the most common symptom (100%) followed by transient visual obscurations (75%, n=3) and pulsatile tinnitus (25%; n=1). A hypoplastic frontal sinus is an underdeveloped sinus cavity located in the center of the forehead. Read any comments already posted on the article prior to submission. Bilateral infarction in superior sagittal sinus thrombosis Venous infarction (2) - Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. A hypoplastic left transverse sinus was seen in 39% and the sinus was aplastic in 20% of the patients. Submitted comments are subject to editing and editor review prior to posting. 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Enter and update disclosures at http://submit.neurology.org. When absent a persistent falcine sinus is usually identified, draining directly into the superior sagittal sinus. The formation of hypoplasia or aplasia can be indirectly caused by the transferred infectious diseases, persistent viruses, uncontaminated infections, progressive fungus, incompletely cured acute rhinitis, swelling in the sinus of the nose, in any other facial area. Unilateral Hypoplasia of the Rostral End of the Superior Sagittal Sinus . occipital sinus is not uncommon but this is a rare case of bilateral transverse sinus hypoplasia with bilateral dominant occipital sinuses. Dr. Amarini has nothing to disclose. 'Royal Free Hospital'. Seventy five percent of patients were women (n=3). endstream endobj startxref A multivariate analysis identified arachnoid granulations as a predictor of stenosis (p<0.001). 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Narrowing occurs most commonly at the distal transverse sinus or transverse/sigmoid sinus junction, either unilaterally or bilaterally. 'MacMoody'. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Dr. Mehta has nothing to disclose. Unilateral or bilateral transverse sinus or transverse-sigmoid junction stenosis is a very common finding in these patients. Anatomic variability of the cerebral venous sinuses is well described, and venous sinus stenosis is distinct from these normal findings. h�bbd```b``^"��H&gi�,b�-F�az&g�EA$�D0�,�L NOTE: All authors' disclosures must be entered and current in our database before comments can be posted. %PDF-1.6 %���� More guidelines and information on Disputes & Debates, Neurology | Print ISSN:0028-3878 Exception: replies to comments concerning an article you originally authored do not require updated disclosures. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis or stenosis (here collectively referred to as cerebral venous sinus occlusion, CVSO) can cause chronically-elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). The relationship between hypoplastic TS and cerebral venous thrombosis is not … ��H(����pI��T䴃j��#%N�H|�M�1��� BK��ɿx�t�%5F��?%2�l2�9�\mv=ȱ! prominent subarachnoid space around the optic nerves. We analyzed the hypothesis that TS hypoplasia is a predisposing factor for ipsilateral thrombosis. 0 Curved reformat (B) along course of right sigmoid sinus through left sigmoid sinus shows bilateral transverse sinus stenosis (arrows, B), graded concordantly by two readers as severe (grade 3, > 75% stenosis). The right transverse sinus was atretic in 4% of cases and relatively hypoplastic in 6% (, … �oDYQ�v� :�Sv�s=-1�)�|�q�}o��� �qq��X3�vK��lcDܹc����=���qK� ����OP(�����j16���v.>��Ivrc��pm�����8��MB�MQ,��dZ�w"��c��k��#bj���j8p@7a�d5��k�NO��ؔ=T�^�X��bx��Z��ӎ)��Rs=t\"$�К��G,YF3��N��a�eO��5)�i�\��*9���8n?w|�M��v��b��jV���d3!�Dl��Krp�n$!��g"��K8�j�K����#��@��Х�Wǻ���1N�Ts�nq�ϙ�g_�)F ��%|�D�"GċNV^�������R��I%�N9��Ð��S5�֛���o5[J��{=G��w|��~���u�Ӹ�޿wlD�H`"ajY�����*. Our aim was to describe unilateral hypoplasia of the rostral end of the SSS. This prevents blood from draining out of the brain. %%EOF A total of 1.6% patients had bilateral hypoplastic transverse sinuses. =�H�/��d�&�0?Œ�j�/�Sي匕���);�~�cw�x���T���"��u��Ib����k�wC0-{NS�tYi�D���+$|��vy#ؔ_��>��Z�\\��]��Jۜ_ċ4�ݼ��RUْYy�>Bu��(���(��D�!F�~`����WI{��D��Yw�H^�%R�v(�Z:9�c��K�f� 9�?�qh+6�����v5+�P�߻GQ���n�>v Absence of one transverse sinus was categorized as aplastic system. Conversely, in a study by Alper et al. This is seen in thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus, straight sinus and the internal cerebral veins. In a study performed with TOF MR venography, the left transverse sinus was atretic in 20% of cases and relatively hypoplastic in 39%. Hypoplasia of the rostral third of the SSS is a well-known variant and constitutes the most frequent variation of the SSS after preferential drainage to one of the transverse sinuses. The transverse sinuses (left and right lateral sinuses), within the human head, are two areas beneath the brain which allow blood to drain from the back of the head. Note … Four of the 5 patients developed fatal edema within 48 hours of ictus and were found to have abnormal ipsilateral cranial venous drainage, including atresia of the transverse sinus (one), occlusion of the internal jugular vein (one), and hypoplasia of the transverse sinus and internal jugular vein (2). Approximately 10 percent of all adults have hypoplastic frontal sinuses. Background: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disorder characterized by signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure without structural cause seen on conventional imaging. Since many veins are midline structures, venous infarcts are often bilateral. ]bv50�S̯���-�Va#�������v�j�m�'y�V�m"��=���Q�{�)L ����ڦ�6_�B8�h�+���ȉ��_�r�f�0� Xv࿋���x��� Stenosis may be unilateral or bilateral with involvement of the dominant lateral sinus or both lateral sinuses, respectively. @Y�C����O q�Z�U$. 102 0 obj <> endobj All patients were able to come off their medications with significant improvement in symptoms and visual fields (Mann-Whitney test; p-value = 0.028). 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Conclusions: Transverse sinus angioplasty +/− stenting is a safe and effective means of treating IIH. ~st罒��?���M�Y+���g7+��J�X�\��>W�k;W�Ε@�U��$��&�����z��y'��U0"�r1��v��,�)��y�5}�7�US�:�Op 29;#e%���"�Hg���,f��3lfl.����dbN�،��ԑ�$��S�c`�Db�4Db�+�➟��=�$�;+$p���Ľ]DD06�39ʜ�ep��\�{���z�!��d$S3Bh.��Dg\�ڝp��u������UrGg:��#�G����=]����:�9o�FL�$�3N�En�\��9��b��B h�b``�d``�g`c`� `b@ !�(��{�^#�9�d����;00�w �pGGXp1pn��z@�Ib`|h��p�I�ك��ќY�Y���ىi#S]�6&��+��000����s2j_4��!F?~�k���>G}�0��Jb��{�xҵ��;��� �O�S�|�Fp�q3p�Ҍ�׀4+k��4H�����}�##@� A,0� This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Anatomic preparation showing a case of bilateral hypoplastic rostral SSS. Results: Our neuroophthalmology services identified four patients that had medically refractory IIH and underwent VSS or angioplasty. Fig 4. The transverse sinuses are often asymmetric, the left being more often hypoplastic than the right (pulsations of the right atrium are thought to be responsible for larger capacity of the right jugular system) The jugular foramen on smaller side is correspondingly small as well, helping distinguish developmental hypoplasia from acquired thrombosis. �q�P��@juL0�{�2֓��#�?�~i]��������ՠ�e��R�.��nr��:��nFA�Ǔ���75��qb�1j\��xj0 Objective: Through this study, we want to share our experience with venous stenting in patients with IIH who had transverse sinus or transverse-sigmoid sinus junction stenosis. Multiple case reports and case series have proven venous sinus stenting to be very effective in medically refractory IIH. Though proximal right transverse sinus is hypoplastic, there is stenosis more distally after area of luminal enlargement. Conversely, in a study by Alper et al. t��=��t�p�>����Ԑ�$���-BvT >��j� �iq��|yB�)�U��ׅ(���$�!Cś����-֛��ބ����x .�������h����2���̈́���M�+S��poХU @�|JsGeq�SZᝫ1 GϨ��İbP�. A hypoplastic left transverse sinus was seen in 39% and the sinus was aplastic in 20% of the patients. Reference 1 must be the article on which you are commenting. 5 authors maximum. }���Q|Ko׃Ѯ����_G��ϟ����,�����n���G�~��f?��'�_={��?�Eק��z��֣�����?vs�>y���}3��&eů�������?�����ӯ��ț���J#}��__�G���/���}����sgo��M:���3��y����5ѻ�v�k��z�\�eW�b�i��p�V�5��v+E��&���'r��9u��P�����Km�Z�M-:�tS�����/�i�q#�%����*�����H�H���?Y/�TZ�Rs4k9n��l�*� ���5��yۋS�^��?������U�����?�"����qb�1��R�R�xSd xh#����E����Z�Db�tii]J��w�I��bIߝ$�*�����Vmy�&$Bӳ�ZI"��� Mean age was 47. Hypoplastic transverse sinus MRI. A multivariate analysis identified arachnoid granulations as a predictor of stenosis (p<0.001). Design/Methods: All patient with medically refractory IIH who underwent venous sinus stenting (VSS) at our university affiliate community comprehensive stroke center in 2017 were analyzed. 13 –18 Restoring the patency of the stenotic venous sinus with stent placement … Anterior portion of the SSS is hypoplastic, replaced by bilateral longitudinal frontal cortical veins which ultimately ending into rest of the superior sagittal sinus – a relatively uncommon anatomical variation, should not to be mistaken for thrombosis. h��k��u����h#�9]�* 0 �v"$�=�3�����X�M�D Background and purpose: Hypoplasia of the rostral third of the SSS is a well-known variant and constitutes the most frequent variation of the SSS after preferential drainage to one of the transverse sinuses. The clinical information for the 2 patients with unilateral hypoplastic rostral SSS demonstrated by DSA is summarized in Table 3. 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