Unusual widening of Virchow-Robin spaces (report of 1 case)
- VernacularTitle:异常扩张的脑血管周围间隙(附1例报告)
- Author:
Wei LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Virchow-Robin space;
anatomic variance
- From:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
1988;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the reasons of the unusual widening of Virchow-Robin spaces (VRS) and its clinical significance. Methods Clinic and MRI data of 1 case of VRS were analyzed retrospectively and related literatures were reviewed. Results VRS usually existed in the healthy adults and widening with age. In this case, VRS was a benign anatomic variant without special clinical significance. But in children, unusual widening of VRS suggested clinical significance. Conclusions Widening of VRS has no clear relation to clinical symptoms for adults. However, it is helpful in differentiation of diseases.