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Obstructive hydrocephalus caused by multiple sclerosis.

E G Butler1, B S Gilligan

  • 1Neurology Unit, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic.

Clinical and Experimental Neurology
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A brainstem demyelination plaque caused obstructive hydrocephalus. This case highlights CT scan appearances in multiple sclerosis (MS) and its complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimaging

Background:

  • Obstructive hydrocephalus can arise from various intracranial pathologies.
  • Brainstem lesions, particularly those in multiple sclerosis (MS), can present with atypical mass effects.

Observation:

  • A case of obstructive hydrocephalus is presented, stemming from the mass effect of an acute demyelinating plaque in the brainstem.
  • The clinical presentation and radiological findings are detailed.

Findings:

  • The primary finding is the causal link between a focal brainstem demyelinating lesion and secondary obstructive hydrocephalus.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan appearances are discussed in the context of MS.

Implications:

  • This case broadens the understanding of potential complications associated with brainstem demyelination in MS.
  • It underscores the importance of considering demyelinating diseases in the differential diagnosis of obstructive hydrocephalus, even with focal mass effect.
  • Highlights the utility of CT imaging in diagnosing MS-related complications.

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