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Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances
Published on: July 5, 2011
Teflon granuloma with midbrain cysts after microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve
P Smucker1, J M Bonnin, M B Pritz
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5124, USA.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|March 28, 2007
Abstract:
Granuloma formation is a known complication after microvascular decompression using Teflon fibers. Such granulomas commonly present with recurrent neuralgia whereas other symptoms are exceedingly rare. We report the first case of a multicystic lesion due to a Teflon granuloma that is also uncommon for the lack of recurrent neuralgia.
