Sinus Pericranii [sinus perikrania]

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sinus pericranii

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Definition

Rare vascular anomaly involving a communication between the intracranial and extracranial venous circulation via diploe, the central spongy layer of cranial bone. It is often characterized by dilated venous structures on the scalp due to abnormal drainage from the intracranial venous sinuses. Sinus pericranii can be congenital or traumatic in origin.

DUI
D020779 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0333262
Previous indexing
Cranial Sinuses (1971-1999); Hemangioma (1971-1999)
History note
2000
Public note
2000