Multiple cerebral arteriovenous malformations associated to rostral hypoplasia of the superior sagittal sinus: a case report

J Neurosurg Sci. 2020 Jun;64(3):287-290. doi: 10.23736/S0390-5616.16.03612-2. Epub 2016 Jun 7.

Abstract

Multiple cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a rare occurrence usually associated with defined genetic disorders or a family history of cerebrovascular disease. The remaining cases cannot be associated to a genetic pathogenesis and are considered idiopathic. We report an extremely unusual case nor genetic neither idiopathic, but linked to an anatomical intracranial venous variation. The patient presented two independent frontal AVMs associated with rostral hypoplasia of the superior sagittal sinus. This anatomical variation may have induced frontal venous hypertension (VHT) triggering the development of the two AVMs. Throughout this intriguing case, we discuss the role of VHT in AVM development.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Angiography / methods
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / pathology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Dura Mater / pathology
  • Dura Mater / physiopathology*
  • Dura Mater / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / physiopathology*
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery
  • Male
  • Superior Sagittal Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Superior Sagittal Sinus / physiopathology*
  • Superior Sagittal Sinus / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome