Reversible CSF cyst related to a functioning ventriculo-peritoneal shunt.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 147(11): 1199-202; discussion 1202, 2005 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Radioterapia
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Derivação Ventriculoperitoneal
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Cistos
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Hidrocefalia
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Neoplasias Meníngeas
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Meningioma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido