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Giant arachnoid granulation in a patient with benign intracranial hypertension

Authors: Yilmaz Kiroglu, Baki Yaqci, Bayram Cirak, Nevzat Karabulut

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 10/2008

Abstract

We report magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography (CT) and angiographic imaging of an unusual giant arachnoid granulation in the superior sagittal sinus in a man with headache and vertigo. Intrasinus pressure measurements revealed a significant pressure gradient across the lesion. MR imaging is useful to identify giant arachnoid granulation and dural sinus thrombosis, whereas dural sinus pressure measurement in certain cases of giant arachnoid granulations can be used to evaluate the lesion as the cause of the patient’s symptoms.

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Title: Giant arachnoid granulation in a patient with benign intracranial hypertension
Authors: Yilmaz Kiroglu
Baki Yaqci
Bayram Cirak
Nevzat Karabulut
Publication date: 01-10-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 10/2008
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-008-0985-y

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