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Brain Herniation into Giant Arachnoid Granulation: An Unusual Case.

Authors :
Rodrigues, Joana Ruivo
Santos, Gonçalo Roque
Source :
Case Reports in Radiology. 3/14/2017, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Arachnoid granulations are structures filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that extend into the venous sinuses through openings in the dura mater and allow the drainage of CSF from subarachnoid space into venous system. Usually they are asymptomatic but can be symptomatic when large enough to cause sinus occlusion. We report a rare case of a brain herniation into a giant arachnoid granulation in an asymptomatic elderly male patient, which was discovered incidentally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906862
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121810426
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8532074