Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Susceptibility-Weighted MR Imaging for the Detection of Isolated Cortical Vein Thrombosis in a Patient with Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension

  • Kwon, Hwanwoong (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Dae Seob (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Jang, Jungho (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.07.27
  • Accepted : 2019.09.30
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) can be a rare risk factor of cerebral venous thrombosis. We describe a case of isolated cortical vein thrombosis (CVT) secondary to SIH and discuss the value of susceptibility-weighted imaging for the detection of isolated CVT.

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