Communicating Hydrocephalus Accompanied by Arachnoid Cyst in Aneurismal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
;
: 311-315, 2013.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-199441
ABSTRACT
The authors describe a case of communicating hydrocephalus accompanied by an arachnoid cyst in an aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage. A 69-year-old female was referred to our clinic due to the sudden onset of a headache. A head computed tomography scan demonstrated an arachnoid cyst in the right middle fossa with a mass effect and diffuse subarachnoid hemorrhage. Digital subtraction angiography then revealed a left internal carotid-posterior communicating artery aneurysm. The neck of the aneurysm was clipped successfully and the post-operative period was uneventful. However, two months after discharge, the patient reported that her mental status had declined over previous weeks. A cranial computed tomography scan revealed an interval increase in the size of the ventricle and arachnoid cyst causing a midline shift. Simultaneous navigation guided ventriculoperitoneal shunt and cystoperitoneal shunt placement resulted in remarkable radiological and clinical improvements.
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Main subject:
Arachnoid
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Arteries
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Angiography, Digital Subtraction
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Intracranial Aneurysm
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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Head
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Headache
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Hydrocephalus
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Aneurysm
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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