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[Ascites due to cerebrospinal fluid accumulation].

F Pérez Peña1, G Aparicio Campillo, J A López Asenjo

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna II, Hospital Universitario de San Carlos, Madrid.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A 17-year-old male developed ascites 11 years after a ventricular-peritoneal shunt for hydrocephalus. This case highlights shunt complications and guides diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
  • Ventricular-peritoneal shunts are commonly used to treat hydrocephalus by draining excess cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Shunt complications can occur years after placement, necessitating long-term patient monitoring.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old male presented with ascites, a condition of fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
  • The patient had a history of malformation hydrocephalus treated with a ventricular-peritoneal shunt 11 years prior.
  • Ascitic syndrome developed as a delayed complication of the shunt system.

Findings:

  • Histopathological evidence confirmed cerebrospinal fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity.

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  • The pathogenic mechanism involved the shunt system's interaction with the peritoneum.
  • This presentation underscores the potential for late-onset shunt-related complications.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider shunt complications in patients with unexplained ascites, even years after shunt placement.
    • Early recognition can prevent unnecessary diagnostic procedures and guide appropriate therapeutic management.
    • Understanding the pathogenic mechanisms aids in optimizing treatment strategies for shunt-related ascites.