Variations of the Transverse Sinus: Review with an Unusual Case Report.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Chrissie Massrey
Juan J Altafulla, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA; Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
Joe Iwanaga
Zachary Litvack, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, USA.Follow
Basem Ishak
Rod J Oskouian, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, USA.Follow
Marios Loukas
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-4-2018

Keywords

anatomy; dural venous sinuses; fenestration; transverse sinus; variation

Abstract

The dural venous sinuses are venous channels in the cranium that drain blood and cerebrospinal fluid circulating from the brain into the vascular system via the internal jugular veins. The transverse sinus is a dural venous sinus present in the posterior aspect of the cranium. We report an unusual variant of this sinus with the presence of a fenestration at its proximal segment. We will review and discuss the background and the potential clinical relevance of this anatomical variation.

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences

Specialty/Research Institute

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine