Mastoid foramina

Case contributed by James Harvey
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Syncopal episode and confusion.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Prominent bilateral mastoid foramina within the occipitotemporal sutures.

Case Discussion

The mastoid foramina are paired foramina that transmit the mastoid emissary veins to the sigmoid sinuses. They are variably present and a great deal of variation exists in their size and location. They are commonly located within the occipitotemporal suture

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