Endovascular coiling of large mastoid emissary vein causing pulsatile tinnitus
Mohamad Abdalkader, Alice Ma, Michael J. Cohen, Avner Aliphas, Osamu Sakai, Thanh N. Nguyen
Abstract
The association of large mastoid emissary veins and pulsatile tinnitus has been reported. However, therapeutic options for this condition remain limited. We report a case of endovascular coiling of a large mastoid emissary vein in a patient with disabling pulsatile tinnitus with significant improvement of symptoms. To our knowledge, endovascular coiling of large mastoid emissary vein causing pulsatile tinnitus has not been reported.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineTinnitusPulsatile flowVeinSurgeryRadiologyAudiologyCardiologyCerebral Venous Sinus ThrombosisVascular Malformations Diagnosis and TreatmentVestibular and auditory disorders