Diagnostic Performance of Routine Brain MRI Sequences for Dural Venous Sinus Thrombosis

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

Signs suggestive of unexpected dural venous sinus thrombosis are detectable on routine MR imaging studies without MRV. We assessed performance characteristics and interrater reliability of routine MR imaging for the diagnosis of dural venous sinus thrombosis, focusing on the superior sagittal, transverse, and sigmoid sinuses.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This case series included 350 patients with MRIs...