Stenosis Before Thrombosis – Intracranial Hypertension from Jugular Foramen Stenosis Secondary to Renal Osteodystrophy

Venous outflow obstructions are rare anatomic findings that can present with symptoms of elevated intracranial pressure, including headache and vision loss, and can be mistaken for more common diagnoses, such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST). While venous outflow obstructions have been reported in rare bone dysplasias and congenital abnormalities, to date they have not been reported in renal osteodystrophy (ROD), a relatively common disorder seen in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Source: World Neurosurgery - September 23, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Darian R. Esfahani, Ali Alaraj, Daniel M. Birk, Keith R. Thulborn, Fady T. Charbel Tags: Case Report Source Type: research