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  • Title: Thrombosed fetal dural sinus malformation diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging.
    Author: Spampinato MV, Hardin V, Davis M, Chang E, Rumboldt Z.
    Journal: Obstet Gynecol; 2008 Feb; 111(2 Pt 2):569-72. PubMed ID: 18239025.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Dural sinus malformations are rare congenital forms of dural arteriovenous shunt. Our goal is to describe prenatal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of a thrombosed midline dural venous malformation. CASE: Second-trimester fetal ultrasonography and MRI demonstrated a large T2-hypointense mass centered at the level of the torcular Herophili consistent with complete thrombosis of a dural sinus malformation. A follow-up third-trimester MRI showed decreased thrombus size and no parenchymal injury. A neurologically intact newborn was delivered. CONCLUSION: Dural sinus malformations can lead to fetal intracranial thrombosis. Prenatal imaging is useful to establish the diagnosis of dural sinus malformations and to plan perinatal management and treatment options.
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