Neovascularization in Outer Membrane of Chronic Subdural Hematoma : A Rationale for Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization

Hyun Kim; Yoori Choi; Youngsun Lee; Jae-kyung Won; Sung Ho Lee; Minseok Suh; Dong Soo Lee; Hyun-seung Kang; Won-sang Cho; Gi Jeong Cheon

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Neovascularization in Outer Membrane of Chronic Subdural Hematoma : A Rationale for Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization

Author: Hyun KIM ¹ ; Yoori CHOI ; Youngsun LEE ; Jae-Kyung WON ; Sung Ho LEE ; Minseok SUH ; Dong Soo LEE ; Hyun-Seung KANG ; Won-Sang CHO ; Gi Jeong CHEON
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1. Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, College of Medicine or College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
Publication Type:Laboratory Research
From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2024;67(2):146-157
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Objective:: Chronic subdural hematomas (cSDHs) are generally known to result from traumatic tears of bridging veins. However, the causes of repeat spontaneous cSDHs are still unclear. We investigated the changes in vasculature in the human dura mater and outer membrane (OM) of cSDHs to elucidate the cause of their spontaneous repetition.
Methods:: The dura mater was obtained from a normal control participant and a patient with repeat spontaneous cSDHs. The pathological samples from the patient included the dura mater and OM tightly adhered to the inner dura. The samples were analyzed with a particular focus on blood and lymphatic vessels by immunohistochemistry, 3-dimensional imaging using a transparent tissue clearing technique, and electron microscopy.
Results:: The dural border cell (DBC) layer of the dura mater and OM were histologically indistinguishable. There were 5.9 times more blood vessels per unit volume of tissue in the DBC layer and OM in the patient than in the normal control. The DBC layer and OM contained pathological sinusoidal capillaries not observed in the normal tissue; these capillaries were connected to the middle meningeal arteries via penetrating arteries. In addition, marked lymphangiogenesis in the periosteal and meningeal layers was observed in the patient with cSDHs.
Conclusion:: Neovascularization in the OM seemed to originate from the DBC layer; this is a potential cause of repeat spontaneous cSDHs. Embolization of the meningeal arteries to interrupt the blood supply to pathological capillaries via penetrating arteries may be an effective treatment option.