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Multiple nodular dural cavernous angiomas occluding superior sagittal sinus and destructing calvarium: Case report and literature review
First author：Li Zongze
Corresponding author：Jiang Zhongli
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2018-12-01
Published articles
Journal：Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
Publication type: Case Report
IF(IF): 1.961
PMID: 30340970 Link To Pubmed Full text Download
Background And Purpose
Method
We presented a case of a 33-year-old male with multiple nodular CAs growing in a sheet-like pattern along the falx cerebri and convexity dura, which occluded the superior sagittal sinus, destructed calvarium and were associated with an isolated skull CA on the right forehead. Both dura sinus and convexity skull were extensively invaded by these multiple dural CAs without obvious mass effect, suggesting an aggressive infiltration pattern. Invasive dural CAs have been predominantly observed in patients <40 year-old and might be along the extra-axial vasculature.
Conclusion
Therefore, cavernous angiomas should be considered in the diagnosis of dura-based invasive lesions and a closer follow-up might be recommended for young patients with dural CAs adjacent to dura sinus or skull.