A Case of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treated by Transverse Sinus Stenting.

We report a patient with chronic headache due to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) associated with transverse sinus (TS) stenosis. The symptom improved after stent placement at the site of stenosis. The patient was a 37-year-old woman with progressive headache and diplopia as chief complaints. She had severe bilateral papilledema. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and angiography revealed stenosis of the bilateral TS. Lumbar puncture demonstrated raised intracranial pressure and IIH was tentatively diagnosed. Visual impairment progressed despite oral acetazolamide therapy. A venous pressure gradient was monitored during stent placement. The pressure gradient improved after stenting. Dual antiplatelet therapy was initiated 1 week before the procedure. Papilledema and headache resolved immediately after the procedure. No in-stent stenosis or occlusion occurred during the follow-up period. Stent placement for TS stenosis can improve the cerebral venous return in IIH patients. Although restenosis is possible, venous sinus stenting is considered an effective treatment.

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