Endovascular coiling of large mastoid emissary vein causing pulsatile tinnitus

Interv Neuroradiol. 2020 Dec;26(6):821-825. doi: 10.1177/1591019920926333. Epub 2020 May 14.

Abstract

The association of large mastoid emissary veins and pulsatile tinnitus has been reported. However, therapeutic options for this condition remain limited. We report a case of endovascular coiling of a large mastoid emissary vein in a patient with disabling pulsatile tinnitus with significant improvement of symptoms. To our knowledge, endovascular coiling of large mastoid emissary vein causing pulsatile tinnitus has not been reported.

Keywords: Pulsatile tinnitus; coil embolization; mastoid emissary vein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Sinuses
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins
  • Mastoid / diagnostic imaging
  • Mastoid / surgery
  • Tinnitus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tinnitus* / etiology