Combined treatment of surgery and sclerotherapy for sinus pericranii

Arch Craniofac Surg. 2020 Apr;21(2):109-113. doi: 10.7181/acfs.2019.00521. Epub 2020 Apr 20.

Abstract

Sinus pericranii is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by abnormal venous communication between the inner and outer regions of the cranial cavity. Here, we report a case of sinus pericranii and venous malformations in the right periorbital region of a 2-year-old girl. Radiologic findings showed venous malformations in the right parietal region communicating with the superior sagittal sinus in the intracranial region. There were notable improvements following surgical resection for the abnormal venous lesions and several sclerotherapies. Presence of a bluish and pulsating mass on the scalp, which showed bruit on auscultation, may indicate sinus pericranii, which should be included in the differential diagnosis.

Keywords: Head; Plastic; Sclerotherapy; Sinus pericranii; Surgery; Vascular malformations.

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