Tension Subdural Hygroma Following Resection of Posterior Fossa Tumour in a Child: A new clinico-radio-pathological entity.
Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J
; 24(2): 288-292, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Persistent hydrocephalus is common in children after resection of posterior fossa tumours. However, occurrence of subdural hygroma is very rare. We report the case of a 14-month-old child who presented at a paediatric neurology clinic in Muscat, Oman in 2021 who developed a tense subdural hygroma with stable hydrocephalus, in the early postoperative period, following posterior fossa tumour resection. We describe the distinctive clinical, radiological and pathological features associated with the development of a tense subdural hygroma. We also discuss the management by cerebrospinal fluid diversion, which includes either a ventriculoperitoneal or subduroperitoneal shunt. This unique condition is distinguished from external hydrocephalus by features that are critical to the management strategy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Subdural Effusion
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Infratentorial Neoplasms
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Omán