Endovascular treatment of cervical myelopathy from brachiocephalic venous stenosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2020
Abstract
Central venous stenosis is a rare cause of neurologic pathology. Here we present a case of brachiocephalic vein stenosis causing cervical myelopathy through venous engorgement. Our patient was a 51-y/o male who presented with ambulatory dysfunction so he was evaluated for cervical myelopathy. Imaging revealed cord compression from venous engorgement and brachiocephalic vein stenosis. He was treated with angioplasty and vessel stenting which significantly improved flow on postintervention imaging. In conclusion, preoperative vascular imaging should be considered in myelopathic patients as it can detect this rare but dangerous etiology.
Volume
15
Issue
7
First Page
871
Last Page
874
ISSN
1930-0433
Published In/Presented At
Schreiber, C., Anavim, A., Kotapka, M., & Brady, P. (2020). Endovascular treatment of cervical myelopathy from brachiocephalic venous stenosis. Radiology case reports, 15(7), 871–874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2020.04.041
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
32382370
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article