Pseudotumor cerebri: An unusual complication of brachiocephalic vein thrombosis associated with hemodialysis catheters

Molina, J. E.; Martínez-Vea, Alberto; Riu, S; Callizo, José Ramón Ara; Barbod, A.; García, Carmen; Peralta, Cristina Pantoja; Oliver, J.

doi:10.1016/s0272-6386(98)70065-4

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“…As the skull has a fixed volume, congestion of intracranial veins or CSF accumulation will result in increased ICP. Unlike the present case, in reports of dialysis patients [11,13], all have a combination of arm AVF and occluded central veins, further increasing the CVP. 6.…”

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Complications of central venous stenosis due to permanent central venous catheters in children on hemodialysis

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“…5. Increased intracranial pressure has previously been described in a few cases with SVC syndrome, some with devastating results including blindness, stroke or death [5,[11][12][13]. Elevated CVP may be transmitted to the intracranial veins and can also lead to decrease in CSF absorption [12].…”

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Complications of central venous stenosis due to permanent central venous catheters in children on hemodialysis

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“…We believe this is the first case report of parenchymal brain hemorrhage resulting from cerebral venous hypertension and increased intracranial pressure due to a hypoplastic transverse sinus [8][9][10].…”

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Cerebral hemorrhage due to internal jugular vein stenosis in a hemodialysis patient

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A 53 year old female with ESRD on hemodialysis presented with headache, vomiting, and lethargy that had started 2 h prior to presentation. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed parenchymal hemorrhage in the temporal, occipital, and cerebellar white matter. Magnetic resonance venography disclosed hypoplastic transverse sinus. On cerebral angiogram there was no evidence of cerebral aneurysm, vasculitis or vascular malformation. Angiogram demonstrated a high-grade stenosis was present in the left internal jugular vein (IJV) just below the anastomosis of the graft. There was retrograde high flow in the left IJV above the anastomosis of the graft, which fills a small left transverse venous sinus. There was also filling of the multiple abnormally enlarged leptomeningeal veins over the surface of the left cerebral and left cerebellar hemispheres. Retrograde blood flow was due to IJV stenosis which led to cerebral venous hypertension and intraparenchymal brain hemorrhage. She then underwent occlusion of her left brachiojugular dialysis graft. Thereafter, her mental status markedly improved and her headache resolved. Since IJV stenosis and hypoplastic transverse sinuses are not rare, patients with jugular grafts should probably be closely watched for symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. As awareness of vein preservation in CKD patients grows, the prevalence of CVS would probably decline in future.

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“…There are only a few reports of intracranial hypertension due to impaired cerebral drainage in patients with renal failure [25][26][27][28][29][30]. These cases are summarized in Table 1 and involve only adult hemodialysis patients after multiple vascular accesses with "worn out" central veins.…”

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“…Brain MRI and MRV are indicated for evaluation of the abnormal intracranial circulation and planning of the appropriate intervention to prevent visual loss and a catastrophic neurological outcome. Lal et al, [25] Molina et al, [26] Varelas et al, [27] Hartman et al, [28] Cuadra et al, [29] Gender …”

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Neurologic and ophthalmologic complications of vascular access in a hemodialysis patient

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Kornreich³

et al. 2007

Pediatr Nephrol

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Patients on long-term hemodialysis undergo multiple interventions, including insertion of central catheters and arteriovenous anastomoses for creation of vascular access. The need for high-flow vessels to maintain hemodialysis efficiency leads to wear on the central veins and consequent stenosis and occlusion. In addition to local signs of impaired venous drainage, abnormal venous flow patterns involving the upper chest, face, and central nervous system might develop. We describe the first pediatric case of devastating intracranial hypertension presenting with visual loss in the eye contralateral to a high-flow vascular access in a patient on long-term hemodialysis. The literature on this rare complication of hemodialysis is reviewed.

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Pseudotumor cerebri: An unusual complication of brachiocephalic vein thrombosis associated with hemodialysis catheters

Cited by 30 publications

References 23 publications

Complications of central venous stenosis due to permanent central venous catheters in children on hemodialysis

Complications of central venous stenosis due to permanent central venous catheters in children on hemodialysis

Cerebral hemorrhage due to internal jugular vein stenosis in a hemodialysis patient

Neurologic and ophthalmologic complications of vascular access in a hemodialysis patient

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