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Three-dimensional printing of a sinus pericranii model: technical note

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BackgroundSinus pericranii (SP) is a rare venous malformation consisting of a single or multiple abnormal emissary veins communicating between intracranial sinuses and dilated epicranial veins. There is no consensus concerning… Click to show full abstract

BackgroundSinus pericranii (SP) is a rare venous malformation consisting of a single or multiple abnormal emissary veins communicating between intracranial sinuses and dilated epicranial veins. There is no consensus concerning diagnosis, management, and treatment of SP.Technical noteWe report the case of a 4-month-old infant with a SP for whom we used a three-dimensional printed model in order to define the angioarchitecture, improve management, and help parents’ understanding of this uncommon condition.

Keywords: three dimensional; dimensional printing; printing sinus; model; pericranii; sinus pericranii

Journal Title: Child's Nervous System
Year Published: 2017

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