Presentation
Headache.
Patient Data
Age: 25
Gender: Male
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On non-contrast study is seen a hyperattenuating groove that seens to be a large vein draining into the sagittal sinus on right frontal lobe. After contrast administration this confirms to be a anomalous drainage vein.
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The MRV study confirms the venous malformation which drain normal brain.
Case Discussion
A developmental venous anomaly is a congenital malformation of veins which drain normal brain.