Sinus pericranii is an unusual anomaly of venous drainage from intracranial to extracranial systems via the diploë of the skull. A case and its management are presented. The aetiology, various options regarding treatment and their indications are discussed, including various surgical techniques and interventional radiology.

Keywords:
Sinus pericranii, Venous malformations
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