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Modeling Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus of Prematurity in Rats
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Hydrocephalus caused by a venous varix.

M Arantes1, H Romão, M Resende

  • 1Department of Neuroradiology, Hospital Pedro-Hispano, Rua Dr-Eduardo-Torres, 4454-509 Matosinhos, Portugal. mavildearantes@hotmail.com

Revue Neurologique
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Summary

Vascular malformations, though rare, can cause aqueductal obstruction leading to hydrocephalus. This case highlights a venous varix associated with an arteriovenous malformation as a cause of hydrocephalus in an adult.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Vascular malformations are infrequent causes of aqueductal obstruction.
  • Previous literature documents only one case of hydrocephalus due to a venous varix draining an unruptured arteriovenous malformation.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old woman presented with progressive cognitive decline, gait disturbance, and urinary incontinence.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging and angiography identified a large venous varix associated with an unruptured arteriovenous malformation.

Findings:

  • The identified vascular malformation was the cause of obstructive hydrocephalus.
  • This case represents a second documented instance of hydrocephalus secondary to a venous varix draining an unruptured arteriovenous malformation.

Implications:

  • Vascular malformations should be considered in the differential diagnosis of aqueductal obstruction in adults.
  • Recognition of this rare etiology is crucial for appropriate management of hydrocephalus.