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A Multicenter MRI Protocol for the Evaluation and Quantification of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Published on: June 2, 2015
Clinicoradiological Profile of Superficial Middle Cerebral Vein Thrombosis
Neeharika L Mathukumalli1, Ravivarma Dandu1, Meena A Kanikannan1
1Department of Neurology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Background:
The diagnosis of isolated cortical vein thrombosis (ICVT) involving superficial middle cerebral vein (SMCV) remains challenging even in the present era of modern MRI protocols.
Objective:
The purpose of this study is to review the clinical and radiological characteristics of SMCV thrombosis in our hospital.
Methods:
Chart review of cases of SMCV thrombosis admitted in a tertiary care university hospital in South India during a 1-year period from September 2015 to August 2016.
Results:
Five SMCV thrombosis patients were identified and presented with focal seizures. Neuroimaging showed edema (with or without hemorrhage) of cortex and white matter of inferior frontal gyrus, temporal pole, superior temporal gyrus, insular cortex, and external capsule. The thrombosis of SMCV was demonstrated by Spin echo T1-weighted, GRE-weighted axial, and postcontrast T1-weighted images in coronal and sagittal planes, with a slice thickness of <3 mm. Four received anticoagulation and all improved rapidly and completely.
Conclusion:
SMCV thrombosis should be considered in patients having recent onset seizures in appropriate setting based on MRI evidence of parenchymal edema and/or hemorrhage in the perisylvian region along with evidence of thrombosed vein in that region. Appropriate imaging sequences help in confirmation of diagnosis.
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