Assessing Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With a Scoring System Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings

Abstract

This 3-tier predictive scoring system is based on the 6 most relevant brain MRI findings and allows assessment of the likelihood (low, intermediate, or high) of a positive spinal imaging result in patients with SIH. It may be useful in identifying patients with SIH who are leak positive and in whom further invasive myelographic examinations are warranted before considering targeted therapy.