Rapidly growing sinus pericranii within a short period: a case report.

INTRODUCTION

Sinus pericranii (SP) is a rare vascular malformation characterized by abnormal communication between the intracranial and extracranial venous systems [1]. Sinus pericranii is most commonly seen in the distribution areas of the superior sagittal and transverse sinuses [2]. There are no uniform criteria for the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, or prognosis of sinus pericranii [3].

CASE DESCRIPTION: In this paper, we present the diagnosis and treatment of a child admitted to our neurosurgery department in 2019 with rapidly growing frontal sinus pericranii, as well as the 3-year postoperative follow-up.

DISCUSSION: The authors summarize the clinical presentation characteristics, diagnosis and treatment methods, and prognosis of this disease using relevant domestic and international literature to improve clinicians' understanding of this disease.

CONCLUSION

It is rare to see a significant growing of the sinus pericranii within a short period, and the mechanism of their occurrence needs to be further explored.