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  • Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), primarily recognized by orthostatic headaches, is becoming more common thanks to better imaging technology and awareness.
  • Traditionally, brain MRI findings were the focus, but recent attention has shifted to spinal MRI, as SIH is believed to result from cerebrospinal fluid leakage from the spinal dural sac.
  • New imaging methods like ultrafast CT myelography and digital subtraction myelography are now considered effective for pinpointing the exact location of these fluid leaks, and the review covers the diagnosis, MRI findings, imaging techniques, and treatment options for SIH.

Article Abstract

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), which generally presents as orthostatic headache, is increasingly being identified due to improved imaging technologies and heightened awareness. Many prior studies have reported the characteristic brain MRI findings of SIH. However, recently, focus has shifted to spinal MRI, as SIH is believed to be caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal dural sac. Advanced techniques such as ultrafast CT myelography and digital subtraction myelography have emerged as useful technique to identify the site of cerebrospinal fluid leakage. In this review, we discuss the diagnosis, spinal MRI findings, imaging techniques, and treatment of SIH.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10864159PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2023.0151DOI Listing

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