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Co-occurrence of cerebral arteriovenous malformation and jugular bulb dehiscence as the etiology of pulsatile tinnitus: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pulsatile tinnitus is a unique auditory condition that may be associated with cerebrovascular or cranial structural abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and jugular bulb dehiscence (JBD). AVMs involve high-flow arteriovenous shunting, while JBD reflects a bony defect exposing the jugular bulb to the middle ear. Both conditions can cause vascular tinnitus, and their co-occurrence can pose clinical challenges. The authors present the case of an 84-year-old male with a 3-month history of left-sided pulsatile tinnitus relieved by manual compression of the ipsilateral internal jugular vein (IJV). CT Angiogram revealed a left parietal AVM and JBD, highlighting its crucial role in evaluating vascular tinnitus.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.09.028

Authors: Anna Tarasova, Ricardo Navarro-Dent, Valerie Lugo-Rodriguez, Daniel Masri

Institution: Maimonides Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600