Susceptibility-Weighted MR Imaging for the Detection of Isolated Cortical Vein Thrombosis in a Patient with Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
10.13104/imri.2019.23.4.381
- Author:
Hwanwoong KWON
1
;
Dae Seob CHOI
;
Jungho JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. choids@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension;
Cerebral venous thrombosis;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Susceptibility-weighted imaging
- MeSH:
Humans;
Intracranial Hypotension;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Risk Factors;
Thrombosis;
Veins;
Venous Thrombosis
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2019;23(4):381-384
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) can be a rare risk factor of cerebral venous thrombosis. We describe a case of isolated cortical vein thrombosis (CVT) secondary to SIH and discuss the value of susceptibility-weighted imaging for the detection of isolated CVT.
