Cerebral venous disorders: clinical presentation, diagnostic strategy, and contemporary management

Cerebral venous disorders encompass a heterogeneous group of conditions ranging from acute cerebral venous thrombosis to chronic intracranial venous hypertension and stenotic outflow states. Although historically considered uncommon, increasing recognition, improved imaging techniques, and expanding endovascular therapies have led to significant advances in the diagnosis and management of these conditions....

No direct audiology practice change; however, audiologists who encounter pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that cerebral venous disorders are a potential cause requiring neurological referral.

Cerebral venous disorders are an underrecognized cause of pulsatile tinnitus and ear-related symptoms, and updated diagnostic guidance is relevant for audiologists performing differential triage.

1. 01Review covers cerebral venous thrombosis and chronic intracranial venous hypertension.
2. 02Both acute and chronic presentations of cerebral venous disorders are addressed.
3. 03Pulsatile tinnitus and auditory symptoms can be presenting features of these neurological conditions.
4. 04Contemporary diagnostic strategies include advanced neuroimaging of the venous system.
5. 05Audiologists should refer patients with pulsatile tinnitus for neurological workup when indicated.

PMID

42404127

DOI

10.3389/fneur.2026.1854875.

Journal

Frontiers in Neurology

Publication type

review

Evidence level

5

Population

Patients with cerebral venous disorders including thrombosis and venous hypertension

Intervention

Diagnostic and management strategies for cerebral venous disorders