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ArticleNeuroradiology2025

Novel and classic imaging signs of increased intracranial pressure.

David Berhanu, Guilherme Martins, Ana Patrícia Antunes, Luís Abegão Pinto, Isabel Fragata, Joana Tavares Ferreira, Lia Lucas Neto

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David BerhanuFaculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon School of Medicine), Lisbon, Portugal. davidb@edu.ulisboa.pt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1851-7182
Guilherme MartinsNeurologic Imaging Department, ULS Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal.
Ana Patrícia AntunesFaculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon School of Medicine), Lisbon, Portugal.
Luís Abegão PintoFaculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon School of Medicine), Lisbon, Portugal.
Isabel FragataNeuroradiology Department, ULS São José, Centro Clínico Académico de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
Joana Tavares FerreiraFaculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon School of Medicine), Lisbon, Portugal.
Lia Lucas NetoFaculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon School of Medicine), Lisbon, Portugal.

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purposeThe arachnoid bulk ratio was recently described by Berhanu et al. on ultrasonography (US) as a potentially useful surrogate for intracranial pressure (ICP). We aimed to evaluate this novel neuroimaging index using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and determine the accuracy of the novel and classic imaging signs to diagnose increased ICP.

methodsPatients with suspected increased ICP were recruited to undergo optic nerve US and MRI before invasive ICP measurement. We included a total of 23 participants and determined the correlation of the novel ratio with ICP, compared to the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), and we assessed the diagnostic accuracy of the novel and classic imaging signs through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.

resultsThe arachnoid bulk ratio and ONSD were significantly larger in individuals with increased ICP on MRI (36% and 16%,p < 0.001) and on US (39% and 13%,p < 0.001). The ratio correlated very strongly with ICP on MRI and US (r

conclusionsThis novel ratio, which selectively assesses the perineural fluid space, provides an accurate prediction of ICP on MRI. When combined with classic imaging signs, it serves as a useful non-invasive surrogate in the clinical approach to these patients.

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Intracranial HypertensionMagnetic Resonance ImagingAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOptic NerveSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonographyArachnoid bulk ratioEmpty sellaIntracranial pressureOptic nerve imagingOptic nerve sheath diameterTransverse sinus stenosis

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