MRI diagnosis of dural sinus—Cortical venous thrombosis: Immediate post-contrast 3D GRE T1-weighted imaging versus unenhanced MR venography and conventional MR sequences

Cerebral dural venous sinus (DVS) thrombosis is a relatively uncommon disorder when compared with other stroke etiologies. It occurs in three to four people per one million and is responsible for nearly 1–2% of strokes in young adults [1,2]. Its incidence is probably underestimated due to lack of noninvasive accurate imaging modalities and challenging interpretation of available MRI sequences [3,4]. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for accurate management. In untreated patients, DVS thrombosis can cause impaired consciousness, coma, and death.

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - April 22, 2015 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sebahattin Sari, Samet Verim, Salih Hamcan, Bilal Battal, Veysel Akgun, Hakan Akgun, Serhat Celikkanat, Mustafa Tasar Source Type: research