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Intracranial venous anomalies associated with atretic cephalocoeles

F Brunelle1, J Baraton, D Renier

  • 1Department of Paediatric Radiology, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France. Brunelle@necker.fr

Pediatric Radiology
|December 2, 2000
PubMed

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Intracranial venous anomalies are common in children with atretic cephalocoeles, particularly those located superiorly. These anomalies, including sinus abnormalities, are part of the broader dysraphic state.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Neuroradiology
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Midline scalp lesions, including soft-tissue masses and atretic cephalocoeles, are common in children.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial as treatment varies.
  • Intracranial venous anomalies are a known association with atretic cephalocoeles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of intracranial venous anomalies in children with atretic meningocoeles.
  • To characterize the types of venous anomalies associated with these lesions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 31 pediatric patients with atretic cephalocoeles.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was used for assessment.
  • Analysis included 13 meningocoeles and 14 encephalocoeles.

Main Results:

  • Intracranial venous anomalies were identified in cephalocoeles located above the torcular.
  • Observed anomalies included absence of the straight sinus and duplication of the superior longitudinal sinus.

Conclusions:

  • Intracranial venous anomalies are frequently observed in atretic cephalocoeles.
  • These anomalies are considered an integral component of the underlying dysraphic state.
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