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Ercan Ayaz1, Basak Atalay1, Begumhan Baysal1
1Department of Radiology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Northern Clinics of Istanbul
|October 4, 2017
Summary
Giant arachnoid granulations (AG) can mimic dural sinus thrombosis. This case highlights how MR imaging and MR venography effectively differentiate these conditions, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients with headaches.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Arachnoid granulations (AG) are normal structures where cerebrospinal fluid enters the venous system.
- Giant AG can present as large lesions within dural sinuses.
- These lesions can cause symptoms like headaches and may be mistaken for other pathologies.
Keywords:
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