Three-dimensional printing of a sinus pericranii model: technical note

Childs Nerv Syst. 2017 Mar;33(3):499-502. doi: 10.1007/s00381-017-3357-6. Epub 2017 Feb 28.

Abstract

Background: Sinus pericranii (SP) is a rare venous malformation consisting of a single or multiple abnormal emissary veins communicating between intracranial sinuses and dilated epicranial veins. There is no consensus concerning diagnosis, management, and treatment of SP.

Technical note: We report the case of a 4-month-old infant with a SP for whom we used a three-dimensional printed model in order to define the angioarchitecture, improve management, and help parents' understanding of this uncommon condition.

Keywords: Sinus pericranii; Three-dimensional printing; Vascular malformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Sinus Pericranii / diagnostic imaging*