MRI in aqueduct compression and obstructive hydrocephalus due to an ectatic basilar artery

Branco, Gabriel; Goulão, A; Ferro, José M.

doi:10.1007/bf00602826

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“…[20] Hydrocephalus is a rare complication and can cause compression either at the level the foramen of Monroe, 3 rd ventricle, or cerebral aqueduct directly. [15384146]…”

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Dolichoectasia of the vertebral basilar and internal carotid arteries: A case report and literature review

Yuh¹,

Alkherayf²,

Lesiuk³

2013

Surg Neurol Int

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Background:Dolichoectasia is a rare disorder of the cerebral vasculature consisting of vascular elongation, widening, and tortuosity, usually involving the vertebral and basilar arteries. Its neurological symptoms and signs are highly variable.Case Description:We present a case of dolichoectasia of the vertebrobasilar system in a patient with a long standing history of multiple falls. Repeat neuroimaging revealed an increase in size of the dolichoectatic segment. In addition, a new fusiform dilatation of the contralateral petrous segment of the internal carotid artery and isolated ventriculomegaly had developed.Conclusion:Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia can cause multiple clinical manifestations, with hydrocephalus being less common. In addition, having dolichoectasia of both posterior and anterior circulation is extremely rare.

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“…[20] Hydrocephalus is a rare complication and can cause compression either at the level the foramen of Monroe, 3 rd ventricle, or cerebral aqueduct directly. [15384146]…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dolichoectasia of the vertebral basilar and internal carotid arteries: A case report and literature review

Yuh¹,

Alkherayf²,

Lesiuk³

2013

Surg Neurol Int

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“…[6,14] Obstructive hydrocephalus in VBD had been rarely reported; in particular, hydrocephalus due to aqueduct obstruction via compression of midbrain such as our case is extremely rare. [6,8,15]…”

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Severe vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia as a cause of obstructive hydrocephalus

2019

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Rationale: Dolichoectasia of the vertebrobasilar artery is a vascular anomaly characterized by marked elongating, widening, and tortuosity of the arteries. Although this anomaly is usually asymptomatic, it may present with ischemic symptoms or mass effect involving brainstem or cranial nerves. Patient concerns: A 52-year-old male was admitted with headache and visual field defect. Diagnoses: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed noncommunicating hydrocephalus due to vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia. Interventions: The patient underwent right-side ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Outcomes: The patient's symptoms improved gradually, although visual symptoms persisted. Lessons: Neurosurgeons need to keep in mind vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia as a rare cause of obstructive hydrocephalus for accurate diagnosis and swift treatment.

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“…Each of these four patients underwent unilateral shunt surgeries and made good recoveries. Apart from these four cases, Branco et al 8 reported a patient with VBDE accompanied by triventricular hydrocephalus and claimed the presence of aqueduct compression as the cause of the hydrocephalus. Although recovery was partial, this patient was treated solely with antidepressant medication, and, contradictorily, an additional intervention to reduce ventricular pressure was not performed.…”

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Obstructive Hydrocephalus due to Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations

Çelik

Berkman

Orakdogen

et al. 2012

J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg

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MRI in aqueduct compression and obstructive hydrocephalus due to an ectatic basilar artery

Cited by 21 publications

References 10 publications

Dolichoectasia of the vertebral basilar and internal carotid arteries: A case report and literature review

Dolichoectasia of the vertebral basilar and internal carotid arteries: A case report and literature review

Severe vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia as a cause of obstructive hydrocephalus

Obstructive Hydrocephalus due to Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations

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