Reversible CSF cyst related to a functioning ventriculo-peritoneal shunt
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Although the occurrence of CSF oedema and cyst has been described in presence of a blocked ventriculoperitoneal shunt, especially distal end block, its occurrence in presence of a well functioning shunt has not been described so far. We report a case where a 51-year old lady developed an insidious onset and gradually progressive CSF cyst without any clinical or radiological feature of shunt block over a period of about 2 years. The changes started about 6 months after a course of radiation therapy for an extensive residual supra and infratentorial meningioma. Following surgery, where the cyst was punctured and a new ventricular catheter was inserted, despite well functioning upper and lower end, the cyst gradually disappeared. We review the literature and hypothesize that the radiation-induced changes were responsible for initiation and progression of the cyst.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Acta Neurochirurgica |
Vol/bind | 147 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1199-1202 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0001-6268 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - nov. 2005 |
ID: 252728509