Trombosis de senos venosos cerebrales una manifestación extrapulmonar de COVID-19: Reporte de caso / Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, an extrapulmonary manifestation of COVID-19: A case report

Resumen La trombosis de senos venosos cerebrales es un evento infrecuente en la población pediátrica y sus manifestaciones clínicas pueden variar dependiendo de la localización y extensión de la lesión, etiología o grupo etario (1); así mismo, la asociación de esta patología con virus es poco común, sin embargo, se han repor tado casos de trombosis de senos venosos en pacientes adultos con SARS-CoV-2 en relación con los mecanismos de lesión endotelial y respuesta inflamatoria que desencadena mecanismos procoagulantes. A continuación se presenta el primer caso reportado en Colombia de un caso de trombosis venosa cerebral en un lactante previamente sano, que debuta con un cuadro infeccioso gastrointestinal que resuelve y una semana después se presenta con cefalea y paralisis del VI par craneal derecho. Se documentó por angioto mografía trombosis del seno venoso sagital con extensión a senos transversos; los laboratorios fueron negativos para otras causas sistémicas y con prueba de anticuerpos para coronavirus positiva.

Abstract Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is infrequent in the pediatric population and its clinical manifestations may vary depending on the anatomical location and the extent of the lesion, etiology or age group(1). The association of this pathology with viruses is uncommon, however, cases in adults with SARS-Cov2 have been reported triggered by procoagulant mechanisms due to endothelial injury and inflammatory response. The following article is the first reported case in Colombia of cerebral venous thrombosis in a previously healthy child, who debuted with gastrointestinal infectious disease and a week later with headache and sixth right cranial nerve palsy . The diagnosis of sagittal venous sinus thrombosis with extension to transverse sinuses was documented in a computed tomography angiography; laboratories for systemic diseases were negative and antibodies for coronavirus were positive.

Trombectomía mecánica mediante técnica de aspiración directa de primer paso en pacientes con ictus isquémico y trombosis del seno venoso / Mechanical thrombectomy by a direct aspiration first pass technique in patients with stroke and sinus venous thrombosis.

INTRODUCCIÓN. La enfermedad cerebrovascular ha sido una de las primeras causas de muerte y la principal causa de discapacidad a nivel mundial, que incluye a nuestro país. La utilidad y efectividad de la trombectomía mecánica es aceptada por la comunidad médica especializada y el no considerar en forma consistente este recurso a los pacientes candidatos para la misma ha constituido un retraso para nuestra práctica médica. Se relata la experiencia con pacientes de ictus isquémico y trombosis venosa de seno lateral. OBJETIVO. Reportar la experiencia de los resultados obtenidos en el tratamiento del ictus isquémico y trombosis venosa intracraneal mediante trombectomía mecánica por aspiración. MATERIALES Y MÉTO-DOS. Se presentó tres casos de pacientes con sintomatología neurológica relacionada a ictus isquémico y trombosis venosa cerebral, que fueron tratados mediante trombectomía mecánica entre diciembre del 2018 y Noviembre del 2019 mediante técnica de aspiración directa de primer paso. Se aplicó la Escala de Accidentes Cerebrovasculares del Instituto Nacional de Salud. RESULTADOS. La oclusión se produjo en territorio de arteria cerebral media y venoso superficial intracraneal. La recanalización fue satisfactoria en los tres casos, no presentaron complicaciones y con mejoría neurológica inmediata post procedimiento, sin secuelas. DISCUSIÓN. El ictus isquémico y la trombosis venosa son patologías de etiología múltiple dentro de las patologías vasculares neurológicas, de manera principal ateroscleróticas, cardioembólicas o condiciones protrombóticas, sin embargo al tratarse de eventos agudos requirió de la resolución inmediata mediante técnicas mecánicas neurointervencionistas, para evitar secuelas graves y permanentes e incluso el deceso del enfermo. CONCLUSIÓN. La utilización de modernas técnicas de neurointervencionismo, en especial la técnica de aspiración de primer paso, ha permitido dar mayor oportunidad de recuperación y so-brevida a quienes padecen de tromboembolias agudas en vasos cerebrales, tanto arteriales como venosas y se demostró por el nivel de evidencia que en manos entrenadas son la única alternativa de tratamiento en oclusión de vasos mayores.

INTRODUCTION. Cerebrovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death and the leading cause of disability worldwide, including our country. The usefulness and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy is accepted by the specialized medical community and the failure to consistently consider this resource to pa-tients who are candidates for it has constituted a delay in our medical practice. The experience with patients with ischemic stroke and lateral sinus venous thrombosis is reported. OBJECTIVE. Report the experience of the results obtained in the treatment of ischemic stroke and intracranial venous thrombosis by mecha-nical aspiration thrombectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three cases of patients with neurological symptoms related to ischemic stroke and cerebral venous thrombosis were presented, who were treated by mechanical thrombectomy between december 2018 and November 2019 using the first step direct aspira-tion technique. The Stroke Scale of the National Institute of Health was applied. RESULTS. The occlusion occurred in the territory of the middle cerebral artery and intracranial superficial venous. Recanalization was satisfactory in all three cases, there were no complications and immediate neurological improvement after the procedure, without sequelae. DISCUSSION. ischemic stroke and venous thrombosis are pathologies of multiple etiology within neurological vascular pathologies, mainly atherosclerotic, cardioembolic or prothrom-botic conditions, however, when dealing with acute events, they required immediate resolution by means of neurointerventional mechanical techniques, to avoid serious sequelae and permanent and even the death of the patient. CONCLUSION. The use of modern neurointerventional techniques, especially the first step aspiration technique, has given a greater chance of recovery and survival to those who suffer from acute thromboembolism in cerebral vessels, both arterial and venous, and it was demonstrated by the level of evidence that in trained hands they are the only treatment alternative for occlusion of major vessels.

Bilateral Transverse Sinus Angioplasty for the Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ­ Case Report and Literature Review

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disease characterized by an increase in intracranial pressure, without presence of parenchymal lesions or hydrocephalus that justify it. Over 90% of cases there is association with stenosis of the dural venous sinuses. It is characterized by headache, tinidus, nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. Initial treatment is clinical and when it fails there is indication of invasive procedures, among them shunts and fenestration of the optic nerve sheath. Angioplasty of dural venous sinuses, when indicated, has shown an alternative with better results and less complications. We report a case of a female patient, with 27 years old, diagnosed with IIH and bilateral transverse sinus stenosis, which was treated by bilateral stenting and total resolution of symptoms. Besides describing the case we review the literature about the subject.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Involving the Transverse-Sigmoid Sinus: A Single Center Experience and Review of the Literatures

OBJECTIVE: We retrospectively assessed the efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) involving the transverse-sigmoid sinus and analyzed the angiographic and clinical results with our 8-year experience.METHODS: Nine patients with intracranial DAVFs involving the transverse-sigmoid sinus underwent SRS using a Gamma Knife® (Elekta Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA) between 2009 and 2016. Five patients underwent SRS for residual DAVFs after embolization and four patients were treated with SRS alone. The median target volume was 1.9 cm3 (range, 0.8–14.2) and the median radiation dose of the target was 17 Gy (range, 16–20). The median follow-up period was 37 months (range, 7–81).RESULTS: Pulsating tinnitus (33%) was the most common symptom. DAVFs were completely obliterated in four patients (44%) and subtotally obliterated in five (56%). Six patients (67%) showed complete recovery of symptoms or signs, and three (33%) showed incomplete recovery. One patient experienced a recurrent seizure. Adverse radiation effects after SRS occurred in one patient (11%). The total obliteration rates after SRS were 16.7%, 37.5%, and 68.7% at 1, 2, and 3 years, respectively. The median interval from SRS to total obliteration of the fistula was 31 months (range, 12–38). The rates at which the symptoms started to improve were 40% at 1 month and 80% at 2 months after SRS. Symptoms started to improve at a median of 5 weeks after SRS (range, 3–21).CONCLUSION: SRS with or without embolization is a safe and effective treatment to relieve symptoms and obliterate DAVFs on the transverse-sigmoid sinus.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Involving the Transverse-Sigmoid Sinus: A Single Center Experience and Review of the Literatures

OBJECTIVE: We retrospectively assessed the efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) involving the transverse-sigmoid sinus and analyzed the angiographic and clinical results with our 8-year experience. METHODS: Nine patients with intracranial DAVFs involving the transverse-sigmoid sinus underwent SRS using a Gamma Knife® (Elekta Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA) between 2009 and 2016. Five patients underwent SRS for residual DAVFs after embolization and four patients were treated with SRS alone. The median target volume was 1.9 cm3 (range, 0.8–14.2) and the median radiation dose of the target was 17 Gy (range, 16–20). The median follow-up period was 37 months (range, 7–81). RESULTS: Pulsating tinnitus (33%) was the most common symptom. DAVFs were completely obliterated in four patients (44%) and subtotally obliterated in five (56%). Six patients (67%) showed complete recovery of symptoms or signs, and three (33%) showed incomplete recovery. One patient experienced a recurrent seizure. Adverse radiation effects after SRS occurred in one patient (11%). The total obliteration rates after SRS were 16.7%, 37.5%, and 68.7% at 1, 2, and 3 years, respectively. The median interval from SRS to total obliteration of the fistula was 31 months (range, 12–38). The rates at which the symptoms started to improve were 40% at 1 month and 80% at 2 months after SRS. Symptoms started to improve at a median of 5 weeks after SRS (range, 3–21). CONCLUSION: SRS with or without embolization is a safe and effective treatment to relieve symptoms and obliterate DAVFs on the transverse-sigmoid sinus.

Arachnoid Granulations Mimicking Multiple Osteolytic Bone Lesions in the Occipital Bone

We report a rare case of arachnoid granulations mimicking multiple osteolytic bone lesions. A 66-year-old woman was admitted to a local clinic for a regular checkup. Upon admission, brain CT showed multiple osteolytic lesions in the occipital bone. These needed to be differentiated from multiple osteolytic bone tumor. Subsequent brain MRI revealed that the osteolytic lesions were isointense to cerebrospinal fluid, hyperintense on T2-weighted image, hypointense on T1-weighted image, and with subtle capsules around the osteolytic lesions that were visible after gadolinium injection. A bone scan revealed no radiotracer uptake. The lesions were in both the transverse sinuses and the torcular herophili. With typical radiological appearances of the lesions, the osteolytic lesions were diagnosed as multiple arachnoid granulations. No further treatment was planned. A 1-year follow-up brain CT scan revealed no change. We should consider the possibility of arachnoid granulations when multiple osteolytic lesions are observed in the occipital bone.

Fluoroscopy-guided Combined (Surgical/Endovascular) Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula

For dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF), when the usual endovascular or neurosurgical approaches are difficult to treat, multi-modal treatment can be helpful. We present a case of a 71-year-old woman with DAVF, who presented with an intracerebral haemorrhage. Digital subtraction angiography revealed a DAVF of the transverse sinus, with cortical venous reflux. Transvenous and transarterial approaches for coil embolization failed. In the operating room, a small craniotomy was performed, and coil embolization was done under fluoroscopy. Transcranial venous embolization might be a useful method to occlude DAVF in a case that is difficult to access by usual surgical or endovascular approaches.

Localization of Anterosuperior Point of Transverse-sigmoid Sinus Junction Using a Reference Coordinate System on Lateral Skull Surface / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>During craniotomies using the transpetrosal-presigmoid approach, exposure of the sigmoid sinus remains an essential but hazardous step. In such procedures, accurate localization of the anterosuperior point of the transverse-sigmoid sinus junction (ASTS) is very important for reducing surgical morbidity. This study aimed to create an accurate and practical method for identifying the ASTS.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>On the lateral surfaces of 40 adult skulls (19 male skulls and 21 female skulls), a rectangular coordinate system was defined to measure the x and y coordinates of two points: the ASTS and the squamosal-parietomastoid suture junction (SP). With the coordinate system, the distribution characteristics of the ASTS were statistically analyzed and the differences between the ASTS and SP were investigated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>For ASTS-x, significant differences were found in different sides (P = 0.020); the ASTS-x in male skulls was significantly higher on the right side (P = 0.017); there was no significant difference between the sides in female skulls. There were no significant differences in gender or interaction of gender and side for ASTS-x, and for ASTS-y, there were no significant differences in side, gender, or interaction of gender and side. For both sides combined, the mean ASTS-x was significantly higher than the mean SP-x (P = 0.003) and the mean ASTS-y was significantly higher than the mean SP-y (P = 0.011).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>This reference coordinate system may be an accurate and practical method for identifying the ASTS during presigmoid craniotomy. The SP might be difficult to find during presigmoid craniotomy and, therefore, it is not always a reliable landmark for defining the ASTS.</p>

Abordaje retrosigmoideo / Retrogigmoid approach

OBJETIVO: describir en forma detallada, paso a paso, la realización de un abordaje retrosigmoideo. DESCRIPCIÓN: posición: existen 3 posiciones descritas para la realización de este abordaje, semisentada, decubito dorsal y en banco de plaza. Incisión: se extiende desde la parte superior del pabellón auricular hasta 2 cm por debajo del vertice mastoideo, y 1 cm medial a la ranura digástrica. Disección de partes blandas: se realiza una disección subperiostica, teniendo especial cuidado con la vena hemisaria mastoidea (posible fuente de embolia aérea). Craniectomía: es necesario identificar previamente algunos puntos anatómicos de referencia para la ubicación de los senos transverso y sigmoides. En la etapa final de la remoción ósea, se procede al fresado de la porción más superior y lateral del abordaje, con la necesaria exposición de la porción inferior del seno transverso y de la porción medial del seno sigmoides. Apertura dural: se realiza una apertura en forma de letra "C" (lado izquierdo), o letra "C invertida" (lado derecho), con base medial, comenzando en la porción superior y medial de duramadre expuesta. Disección microquirúrgica: dependiendo de la ubicación de la patologia a abordar se debe realizar una retracción gentil del hemisferio cerebeloso hacia medial. En la mayoría de los casos es necesario abrir la cisterna cerebelobulbar, con el objeto de evacuar LCR. CONCLUSIÓN: el refinamiento alcanzado actualmente hace que el abordaje retrosigmoideo sea el más utilizado para el tratamiento de las múltiples patologías ubicadas en la región del ángulo pontocerebeloso. El acceso que proporciona esta vía a la mayoría de los nervios craneales que se encuentran en la fosa posterior, y a sus complejos neurovasculares correspondientes, lo convierte en un abordaje de obligatorio aprendizaje para todo neurocirujano

OBJECTIVE: the aim of this paper is to describe, step by step, the retrosigmoid approach to accessing the cerebellopontine angle (CPA). DESCRIPTION: patient position: three potential positions have been described for this approach: semi-sitting, dorsal decubitus and park bench. Incision: The incision extends from the top of the ear to 2 cm below the mastoid apex, and 1 cm medial to the digastric groove. Soft tissue dissection: A subperiosteal dissection is performed, taking special care to avoid the mastoid emissary vein. CRANIOTOMY: At the outset, it is necessary to identify certain anatomical landmarks to localize the transverse and sigmoid sinuses. Dural opening: The dural incision is made in the shape of the letter "C" on the left side or an inverted letter "C" on the right. Microsurgical dissection: Depending on the location of the pathology being treated, it may be necessary to perform gentle cerebellar retraction medially. CONCLUSIONS: the refinements now achieved with the retrosigmoid approach make it the most widely-used approach for the treatment of lesions located within the CPA. The access provided by this approach to the vast majority of the cranial nerves in the posterior fossa, as well as their neurovascular complexes, makes it a mandatory approach for all neurosurgeons to learn

A Case of Surgically Treated Pulsatile Tinnitus by Sigmoid Sinus Diverticulum and/or Dehiscence (SSDD) / 대한이비인후과학회지

Tinnitus is a bothersome symptom, and definite treatment of tinnitus is unclear. However, somatostatic tinnitus caused by vascular bruit is sometimes treatable. Sigmoid sinus diverticulum and/or dehiscence (SSDD) is common vascular abnormality, which is also known to cause pulsatile tinnitus. An endovascular embolization that can treat SSDD has been reported already, however, an external approach has not been reported yet in Korea. We experienced a 34-year-old woman who had complained of pulsatile tinnitus by SSDD and she was successfully treated with an external apporoach. So we report this case with a review of literatures.

Assessment of the autogenous bone graft for sinus elevation

OBJECTIVES: The posterior maxillary region often provides a limited bone volume for dental implants. Maxillary sinus elevation via inserting a bone graft through a window opened in the lateral sinus wall has become the most common surgical procedure for increasing the alveolar bone height in place of dental implants in the posterior maxillary region. The purpose of this article is to assess the change of bone volume and the clinical effects of dental implant placement in sites with maxillary sinus floor elevation and autogenous bone graft through the lateral window approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this article, the analysis data were collected from 64 dental implants that were placed in 24 patients with 29 lacks of the bone volume posterior maxillary region from June 2004 to April 2011, at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Inha University Hospital. Panoramic views were taken before the surgery, after the surgery, 6 months after the surgery, and at the time of the final follow-up. The influence of the factors on the grafted bone material resorption rate was evaluated according to the patient characteristics (age and gender), graft material, implant installation stage, implant size, implant placement region, local infection, surgical complication, and residual alveolar bone height. RESULTS: The bone graft resorption rate of male patients at the final follow-up was significantly higher than the rate of female patients. The single autogenous bone-grafted site was significantly more resorbed than the autogenous bone combined with the Bio-Oss grafted site. The implant installation stage and residual alveolar height showed a significant correlation with the resorption rate of maxillary sinus bone graft material. The success rate and survival rate of the implant were 92.2% and 100%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Maxillary sinus elevation procedure with autogenous bone graft or autogenous bone in combination with Bio-Oss is a predictable treatment method for implant rehabilitation.

Isolated Lateral Sinus Thrombosis Presenting as Cerebellar Infarction in a Patient with Iron Deficiency Anemia

As a rare cerebrovascular disease, cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is caused by various conditions including trauma, infection, oral contraceptive, cancer and hematologic disorders. However, iron deficiency anemia is not a common cause for CVT in adult. Posterior fossa infarction following CVT is not well demonstrated because posterior fossa has abundant collateral vessels. Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old man who was admitted with complaints of headache, nausea, and mild dizziness. The patient was diagnosed with isolated lateral sinus thrombosis presenting as cerebellar infarction. Laboratory findings revealed normocytic normochromic anemia due to iron deficiency, and the patient's symptoms were improved after iron supplementation.

Gradenigo's Syndrome Complicated by Brain Abscess and Lateral Sinus Thrombosis due to Otitis Media

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Gradenigo's Syndrome Complicated by Brain Abscess and Lateral Sinus Thrombosis due to Otitis Media

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[Report of a rare manifestation of cerebral venous thrombosis]

Straight sinus thrombosis can lead to bilateral thalamus infarct, and if it is not diagnosed on time, death of the patient will ensue. Bilateral thalamus infarct usually presents by loss of consciousness, memory disorders, vertical gaze palsy and psychological disturbances. Our patient was a 28-year old female who had history of fasting for 2 months and prolonged use of contraceptive pills, who referred to emergency department with loss of consciousness, weakness, and a history of severe headache, nausea, vomiting and hypophonic speech from 4 days ago. 10 hours prior to admission she developed disturbances of consciousness. Non contrast computed tomography scan of brain revealed a hyper dense area within the straight sinus and a hyper dense area in the body and posterior horn of right lateral ventricle which was indicative of hemorrhage. MRI and MRV revealed extensive thrombosis in the straight sinus which had led to acute bilateral ischemia in thalami. Anticoagulants, acetazolemide and phenytoin started for the patient for 5 weeks. When she regained her consciousness completely and there was no lateralizing sign, she was discharged from the hospital. Cerebral venous thrombosis can present with protean clinical manifestations in different age groups which may lead to misdiagnosis. Considering history, thinking of this diagnosis and availability of appropriate Para clinical facilities can decrease diagnostic errors

Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Treated with the Penumbra System(TM) and Various Neurointervention

A 33-year-old male was admitted with severe headache lasting 3 days. He did not have a focal neurologic deficit, but had a high intracranial pressure of 512 mmH2O. Cerebral angiography revealed venous sinus thrombosis that mainly involved the superior sagittal and right transverse sinuses. His headache remained severe after intravenous heparin infusion, and so interventional procedures were performed. Mechanical aspiration with the Penumbra system(TM) and other interventional procedures reopened the outflow of the superior sagittal sinus and effectively ameliorated this patient's headache.

Which is the best peri-operative anti-coagulative therapy of transverse sinus stenting for refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension? / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

Treatment of refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a challenging problem. We reported a refractory IIH patient who manifested with typical intracranial hypertensive symptoms successfully treated with endovascular stent implantation. Pre-operative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) opening pressure is 36 cmH2O. Cerebral angiography demonstrated a stenotic lesion located at the right transverse sinus (TS). The stenotic TS returned to its normal caliber and the pressure gradient deceased from 36 mmHg to 4 mmHg after the stent placement. The intracranial hypertensive symptoms resolved and one month later, the CSF opening pressure decreased to 14 cmH2O.

Tratamento endovascular de fístula arteriovenosa dural intracraniana através de punção direta do seio transverso: nota técnica e revisão da literatura / Endovascular treatment of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula by direct puncture of transverse sinus: technical note and literature review

As lesões arteriovenosas que envolvem a dura máter e o espaço epidural são chamadas de shunts arteriovenosos durais. Elas representam comunicações diretas anormais, entre artérias durais e veias durais dilatadas, sem um leito capilar entre estas. A fístula arteriovenosa dural corresponde à cerca de 15% de todas as lesões arteriovenosas intracranianas. Apresentamos o caso de um paciente de 31 anos, apresentando crises epilépticas de início aos 14 anos, cuja investigação diagnóstica com exames de imagem mostrou fístula arteriovenosa dural da região da inserção da tenda drenando para os seios transverso e sigmóide direitos, nutrida pelas artérias occipitais, meníngea média direita e tronco meningohipofisário direito. Além das múltiplas aferências arteriais, também havia oclusão das veias jugulares, o que impedia o tratamento pela via venosa. Foi realizado tratamento combinado, com acesso cirúrgico através de trepanação na junção dos seios transverso-sigmoide direitos, com punção do seio transverso e embolização dos mesmos com espiras metálicas e adesivo tissular (cianoacrilato), com oclusão total da lesão. Descrevemos o procedimento e realizamos uma breve revisão da literatura sobre o tema.

Dural sinus malformation in the early childhood: case report / Malformação de seio dural na infância: relato de caso

Background: Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are rare disease in pediatric age group and dural sinus malformation (DSM) has even a lower incidence rate. DSMs are associated with a mild male dominance and onset symptoms appear around 5 months of age. The most common clinical presentation is macrocrania, seizures, psychomotor delay, intracranial hemorrhage, congestive heart failure and brain ischemia. Early recognition of these lesions is essential to prevent brain injury for ischemia and intracranial hypertension. Case description: We discuss the case of a 4 month-old boy presenting with macrocrania and signs of intracranial hypertension secondary to a transverse sinus dural arteriovenous malformation. This case was successfully treated by endovascular procedure reaching the goal of the treatment that is to obliterate the arterial portion of the fistula while preserving cerebral venous drainage to reduce the pial reflux in order to prevent venous hypertension and ischemic complications.

Contexto: As malformações arteriovenosas (MAVs) são raras na faixa etária pediátrica, e as malformações de seio dural (MSD) possuem uma taxa de incidência ainda menor. As MSDs estão associadas a uma pequena predominância no sexo masculino e os sintomas aparecem por volta dos 5 meses de idade. As apresentações clínicas mais comuns são: macrocrania, crises convulsivas, atraso no desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor, hemorragia intracraniana, insuficiência cardíaca congestiva e isquemia cerebral. O reconhecimento precoce dessas lesões é essencial para prevenir o dano cerebral por isquemia e hipertensão intracraniana. Relato do caso: Discutimos o caso de um garoto de 4 meses de idade apresentando macrocrania e sinais de hipertensão intracraniana secundários a uma malformação arteriovenosa de seio dural transverso. Este caso foi tratado com sucesso por procedimento endovascular, alcançando o objetivo do tratamento, que é ocluir a porção arterial da fístula e preservar a drenagem venosa cerebral, para reduzir o refluxo pial e assim prevenir a hipertensão venosa e possíveis complicações isquêmicas.

Histologic evaluation of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound effects on bone regeneration in sinus lift

PURPOSE: Many techniques have been described for achieving vertical augmentation of the maxillary sinus. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to enhance bone regeneration after sinus floor elevation. METHODS: The sinus lifting technique was performed through a lateral approach on 8 different sites of 5 patients (3 males and 2 females) and their mean age was 45.7 years old. The sites were randomly assigned to the control or test groups. The control group had 4 sites that received lateral sinus lifting procedure only, while the test group had 4 sites that received LIPUS application after the lateral sinus lifting procedure. 24-32 weeks (an average of 29 weeks) postoperatively, new bone formation in the augmented sinus sites was evaluated through histologic and histomorphometric analyses of the biopsy specimens obtained during implant placement. RESULTS: In the test group, the mean percentage of newly formed bone was 19.0+/-2.8%. In the control group, the mean percentage of newly formed bone was 15.2+/-3.1%. The percentage of newly formed bone was approximately 4% higher in those cases where the sinus was treated by LIPUS than the percentage in those cases where it was not used. The difference was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: Within the scope of this study, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound application after sinus lifting appeared to have a significant effect on the development of new bone formation.