A rare brainstem hemorrhage due to incomplete transvenous embolization of the cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula : A case report

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Endovascular embolization is generally thought to be safe and effective for the cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula (CS DAVF); however, some complications have been reported. We report an extremely rare brainstem hemorrhage associated with transvenous embolization (TVE) of CS DAVF. A 66-year-old man presented with right-sided conjunctival chemosis and exophthalmos. His brain magnetic resonance image showed right CS DAVF. Thus, emergent TVE was performed. Although his symptoms improved after the first TVE, magnetic resonance image showed brainstem edema, and venous congestion was suspected because of incomplete TVE. Second TVE was performed. Thereafter, computed tomography showed brainstem hemorrhage, resulting in the occurrence of right abducent nerve palsy, right-sided facial palsy, and ataxia. The patient's condition gradually improved, and a year has passed without recurrence. Incomplete TVE of CS DAVF can result in life-threatening complications, such as cerebral hemorrhage. To avoid these complications, the anatomical structure of the cavernous sinus should be understood accurately, and important drainage veins should be determined.

Errataetall:

ErratumIn: Radiol Case Rep. 2023 Jan 24;18(4):1645-1646. - PMID 36895596

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

Radiology case reports - 16(2021), 9 vom: 14. Sept., Seite 2526-2529

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mochizuki, Yoshiki [VerfasserIn]
Iihoshi, Satoshi [VerfasserIn]
Tsukagoshi, Eisuke [VerfasserIn]
Kasakura, Shigen [VerfasserIn]
Kohyama, Shinya [VerfasserIn]
Kurita, Hiroki [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Brainstem hemorrhage
CS, cavernous sinus
CTA, computed tomography angiography
Case Reports
Cavernous sinus
Complication
DAVF, dural arteriovenous fistula
DSA, digital subtraction angiography
Dural arteriovenous fistula
IPS, inferior petrosal sinus
MRA, magnetic resonance angiography
MRI, magnetic resonance imaging
SMCV, superficial middle cerebral vein
SOV, superior ophthalmic vein
SPS, superior petrosal sinus
TAE, transarterial embolization
TVE, transvenous embolization
Transvenous embolization

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Date Revised 10.03.2023

published: Electronic-eCollection

ErratumIn: Radiol Case Rep. 2023 Jan 24;18(4):1645-1646. - PMID 36895596

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.radcr.2021.06.012

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NLM328221988