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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Sinus pericranii (SP)
Definitions
- Anomalous communication between intracranial dural venous sinus (DVS), extracranial venous circulation
IMAGING
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- Manjila S et al: A review of extraaxial developmental venous anomalies of the brain involving dural venous flow or sinuses: persistent embryonic sinuses, sinus pericranii, venous varices or aneurysmal malformations, and enlarged emissary veins. Neurosurg Focus. 45(1):E9, 2018
- Ryorin M et al: Dynamic morphological changes of thrombosed lateral sinus pericranii revealed by serial magnetic resonance images. Childs Nerv Syst. 34(1):143-8, 2018
- Bouali S et al: Spontaneous involution of a sinus pericranii. Childs Nerv Syst. 33(9):1435-7, 2017
- Sanders FH et al: Extremely large sinus pericranii with involvement of the torcular and associated with Crouzon's syndrome. Childs Nerv Syst. 33(9):1445-9, 2017
- Pavanello M et al: Sinus pericranii: diagnosis and management in 21 pediatric patients. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 15(1):60-70, 2015
- Saba R et al: Sinus pericranii in a young adult with chronic headache. BMJ Case Rep. 2013, 2013
- Akram H et al: Sinus pericranii: an overview and literature review of a rare cranial venous anomaly (a review of the existing literature with case examples). Neurosurg Rev. 35(1):15-26; discussion 26, 2012
- Kanavaki A et al: Sinus pericranii: a scalp mass in a 6-month-old boy. Pediatr Neurosurg. 48(2):126-8, 2012
- Kim YJ et al: Sonographic features of sinus pericranii in 4 pediatric patients. J Ultrasound Med. 2011 Mar;30(3):411-7. Erratum in: J Ultrasound Med. 30(5):684, 2011
- Rozen WM et al: Spontaneous involution of two sinus pericranii - a unique case and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 15(7):833-5, 2008
- Gandolfo C et al: Sinus pericranii: diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in 15 patients. Neuroradiology. 49(6):505-14, 2007
- Mitsukawa N et al: Sinus pericranii associated with craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg. 18(1):78-84, 2007
- Nomura S et al: Association of intra- and extradural developmental venous anomalies, so-called venous angioma and sinus pericranii. Childs Nerv Syst. 22(4):428-31, 2006
- Burry MV et al: Use of gadolinium as an intraarterial contrast agent for pediatric neuroendovascular procedures. J Neurosurg. 100(2 Suppl Pediatrics):150-5, 2004
- Burrows PE et al: Venous variations of the brain and cranial vault. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 13(1):13-26, 2003
- Kurosu A et al: Craniosynostosis in the presence of a sinus pericranii: case report. Neurosurgery. 34(6):1090-2; discussion 1092-3, 1994
- Nakasu Y et al: Multiple sinus pericranii with systemic angiomas: case report. Surg Neurol. 39(1):41-5, 1993
- Bollar A et al: Sinus pericranii: radiological and etiopathological considerations. Case report. J Neurosurg. 77(3):469-72, 1992
- Sherry RG et al: Sinus pericranii and venous angioma in the blue-rubber bleb nevus syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 5(6):832-4, 1984
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Sinus pericranii (SP)
Definitions
- Anomalous communication between intracranial dural venous sinus (DVS), extracranial venous circulation
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Other Modality Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Manjila S et al: A review of extraaxial developmental venous anomalies of the brain involving dural venous flow or sinuses: persistent embryonic sinuses, sinus pericranii, venous varices or aneurysmal malformations, and enlarged emissary veins. Neurosurg Focus. 45(1):E9, 2018
- Ryorin M et al: Dynamic morphological changes of thrombosed lateral sinus pericranii revealed by serial magnetic resonance images. Childs Nerv Syst. 34(1):143-8, 2018
- Bouali S et al: Spontaneous involution of a sinus pericranii. Childs Nerv Syst. 33(9):1435-7, 2017
- Sanders FH et al: Extremely large sinus pericranii with involvement of the torcular and associated with Crouzon's syndrome. Childs Nerv Syst. 33(9):1445-9, 2017
- Pavanello M et al: Sinus pericranii: diagnosis and management in 21 pediatric patients. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 15(1):60-70, 2015
- Saba R et al: Sinus pericranii in a young adult with chronic headache. BMJ Case Rep. 2013, 2013
- Akram H et al: Sinus pericranii: an overview and literature review of a rare cranial venous anomaly (a review of the existing literature with case examples). Neurosurg Rev. 35(1):15-26; discussion 26, 2012
- Kanavaki A et al: Sinus pericranii: a scalp mass in a 6-month-old boy. Pediatr Neurosurg. 48(2):126-8, 2012
- Kim YJ et al: Sonographic features of sinus pericranii in 4 pediatric patients. J Ultrasound Med. 2011 Mar;30(3):411-7. Erratum in: J Ultrasound Med. 30(5):684, 2011
- Rozen WM et al: Spontaneous involution of two sinus pericranii - a unique case and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 15(7):833-5, 2008
- Gandolfo C et al: Sinus pericranii: diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in 15 patients. Neuroradiology. 49(6):505-14, 2007
- Mitsukawa N et al: Sinus pericranii associated with craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg. 18(1):78-84, 2007
- Nomura S et al: Association of intra- and extradural developmental venous anomalies, so-called venous angioma and sinus pericranii. Childs Nerv Syst. 22(4):428-31, 2006
- Burry MV et al: Use of gadolinium as an intraarterial contrast agent for pediatric neuroendovascular procedures. J Neurosurg. 100(2 Suppl Pediatrics):150-5, 2004
- Burrows PE et al: Venous variations of the brain and cranial vault. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 13(1):13-26, 2003
- Kurosu A et al: Craniosynostosis in the presence of a sinus pericranii: case report. Neurosurgery. 34(6):1090-2; discussion 1092-3, 1994
- Nakasu Y et al: Multiple sinus pericranii with systemic angiomas: case report. Surg Neurol. 39(1):41-5, 1993
- Bollar A et al: Sinus pericranii: radiological and etiopathological considerations. Case report. J Neurosurg. 77(3):469-72, 1992
- Sherry RG et al: Sinus pericranii and venous angioma in the blue-rubber bleb nevus syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 5(6):832-4, 1984
