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Calcified cerebral sinus thrombosis in infancy--CT appearances with pathological correlation
R P Davies1, J P Slavotinek, S L James
1Department of Radiology, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This case study describes rare calcified cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in an infant. Autopsy confirmed calcification within the superior sagittal and transverse sinuses, a characteristic finding.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a serious condition in infants.
- Calcification of CVST is exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A case study details an infant with calcified CVST.
- Imaging revealed triangular calcific density in the superior sagittal sinus and linear calcification in transverse sinuses.
- Contrast enhancement surrounded the calcified thrombus, with associated cerebral hemisphere atrophy.
Findings:
- Autopsy confirmed calcified venous sinus thrombus.
- Characteristic imaging findings include triangular calcification in the sagittal sinus and linear calcification in transverse sinuses.
- This presentation aids in diagnosing rare calcified CVST.
Implications:
- Understanding these imaging patterns is crucial for diagnosing calcified CVST in infants.
- Early diagnosis can potentially guide management strategies.
- Further research into the etiology and long-term outcomes of calcified CVST is warranted.