What is congenitally hypoplastic or absent left transverse sinus and what are the associated symptoms?

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I understand your concern.

Your symptoms are not suggestive of pulmonary embolism as symptoms of this disorder are much more dramatic and acute. On the other hand, angiography does not lead to pulmonary embolism. In my opinion, the back pain could be related to a wrong posture or chronic degeneration in the cervical and thoracic vertebral column. So, I suggest you a vertebral column latero-lateral x-ray study for achieving a proper diagnosis.

Hope you will find this information useful. I remain at your disposal in case of further questions. Kind regards.

Hello,

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Thank you for the additional information.

These MRV (magnetic resonance venography) findings indicate an abnormality in the venous transverse sinus by birth, which is a normal space where the venous blood is drained from the brain.

This may sometimes lead to intracranial hypertension- which would cause headaches similar to migraine (throbbing headaches with nausea), more prominent during lying down, and improved standing up. Do you get these symptoms?

I would suggest consulting with an ophthalmologist to exclude papilledema (swelling of the optic nerve), closely related to intracranial hypertension. If this test is negative, there is no reason to worry about it.

Hope you will find this information helpful.

Kind regards.

Hello

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

The congenital hypoplastic or absent transverse sinus does not lead or increase the risk for sinus thrombosis.

So, try to relax and do not worry about it.

I remain at your disposal in case of further questions.

Kind regards.

Hello.

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your queries and I understand your concern.

Firstly yes, the brain angiography would show the transverse sinus stenosis if it was present at that time.

Secondly, It is quite normal to have some discomfort in the neck during the angiography procedure. I would completely exclude any clot or embolism in your back based on your description. So please try to relax and do not worry about it. In case of any further query, do revert.

Thank you.