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Massive cerebellar infarct complicated by hydrocephalus
R M Antonello1, M Pasqua, A Bosco
1Istituto di Clinica Neurologica, Università di Trieste.
Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
|November 1, 1992
Insights
Massive cerebellar infarction can cause acute hydrocephalus. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting effectively resolved neurological symptoms in this case.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Cerebellar infarction is a critical neurological event.
- Acute hydrocephalus is a potential complication of cerebellar infarction.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms attributed to a massive cerebellar infarction.
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized for diagnosis.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed acute hydrocephalus secondary to the cerebellar infarction.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting was performed as an intervention.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing hydrocephalus in cerebellar infarction.
- CSF shunting can be an effective treatment for neurological deficits caused by hydrocephalus in this context.
Abstract:
We report a case of massive cerebellar infarction in which CT and MRI led to the diagnosis of acute hydrocephalus. All the neurological symptoms cleared after CSF shunting.