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I Have Intracranial Hypertension . I Have Been Doing A

Posted on Thu, 29 Aug 2019

Question: I have intracranial hypertension. I have been doing a little research and discovered Venous sinus stenosis is sometimes responsible for the conditions occurence. Iam wondering if Venous sinus stenosis is serious, increases my risk for stroke, and how it is diagnosed. Ive had plain MRIs in the past. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be diagnosed by MRI venography...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

As per your history, there are several causes for intracranial hypertension. Venous sinus stenosis may be the one of the cause.

For further assessment I would suggest you to consult with neurosurgeon for detailed clinical examination. He may procure MRI venography, lumbar puncture as per evaluation.

In that case you may require surgical intervention (shunts or stenting) after neurosurgeon opinion. Along with that reduce weight if you are obese.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (13 hours later)

Is stenosis visible on a plain mri?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Rather, i mean to ask, would a plain mri show anything of suspicion, for my neurologist to want an MRA or MRV?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, plain MRI may shows vein narrowing but confirmed with MRV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

Yes, plain MRI usually shows slight vessel/vein narrowing which indicates stenosis.

In that case, neurologist may advice MRI venography for detailed images of veins.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj