A case report and literature review on giant tumefactive perivascular spaces
This study reports a rare GTPVS case, establishing diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and management strategies. While asymptomatic cases require no treatment, hydrocephalus may necessitate surgery. Literature review suggests PVS dilation reflects glymphatic dysfunction, providing new pathophysiological insights. Further studies are needed to validate these findings due to the condition's rarity.
Authors
- Xiaoli Mai
- Shuhan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6627-4843)
- Chang Cheng
- Ke Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9184-3422)
- Yiqi Pan
Institutions
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2025.1554910
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00