Spontaneous Nontraumatic Pneumocephalus: A Case Report
Elham Pishbin1, Neda Azarfardian1, Mohsen Salarirad1
1Emergency Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashhad, IR Iran.
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
|October 1, 2015
Summary
Spontaneous intracranial pneumocephalus is rare, often linked to enlarged sinuses. This case highlights a skull base defect as a potential cause, managed effectively with medical treatment and observation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Spontaneous pneumocephalus, the presence of air within the cranial cavity, is an exceptionally rare condition.
- It typically occurs secondary to trauma or pathological processes, making spontaneous cases without apparent cause highly unusual.
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