Abstract
Early and correct diagnosis of cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is necessary for prompt management of this disorder. Neuro-imaging is a crucial part of diagnosis of CVST. I reviewed the findings of non-enhanced computerized tomography (CT), Contrast enhanced CT, CT venography (CTV), different techniques of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), MR venography, and digital subtraction angiography. I also reviewed the potential pitfalls in image interpretation.
Highlights
And correct diagnosis of cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is necessary for prompt management of this disorder
Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is often underdiagnosed because, it is associated with a wide spectrum of etiologic factors and clinical presentation
Contrast-enhanced Tl Peripheral enhancement around acute clot is prominent, it should be noted chronic sinus thrombosis can enhance due to organizing fibrous tissue, in chronic phase of CVST Tl C+ imaging can be confusing and in spite of clot, filling defect due to fibrotic tissue enhancement, is not prominent [7,8,9,10,11]
Summary
And correct diagnosis of cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is necessary for prompt management of this disorder. Neuro-imaging is a crucial part of diagnosis of CVST. I reviewed the potential pitfalls in image interpretation. Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is often underdiagnosed because, it is associated with a wide spectrum of etiologic factors and clinical presentation. Diagnosis of CVST is currently a major clinical challenge and the correct diagnosis of CVST depends on neurologic imaging. Neuroradiologists play an essential role in patient care by providing early diagnosis through selecting and interpretation of imaging studies. The purpose of this article is to review the approach for radiologic investigation and pitfalls associated with the radiologic evaluation of this diagnosis
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