Diagnostic value of MRI for spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome / 中国基层医药
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
; (12): 1455-1457, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) appearances of spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome ( SIHS) ,in order to improve the understanding of this disease .Methods The clini-cal data of 7 patients with SIHS confirmed by lumbar puncture were retrospectively analyzed .MRI was performed in all cases,in which there were 6 cases with contrast-enhanced MRI.Results All of them showed diffusely thickening of dural.6 cases with brain contrast-enhanced MRI demonstrated linear ,non-nodular and diffusely dural enhancement . The dilation of sinus and great vein were observed in 5 cases,subdural hydroma in 2 cases,brain sagging in 3 cases, pituitary gland plumpness in 2 cases,subdural hematoma in 1 case and 1 case with linear spinal dural enhancement . Conclusion The MRI manifestations of SIHS are characteristic ,and it will be helpful for the diagnosis by combining clinical data.
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Diagnostic_studies
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Zh
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Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
Year:
2014
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Article