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Spontaneous Intraventricular Pneumocephalus
Nobuhiko Arai1, Masanao Tabuse, Akiyoshi Nakamura
1Department of Neurosurgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, Hiratsuka City, Japan.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|January 14, 2017
Summary
This case report details the first instance of isolated intraventricular spontaneous pneumocephalus. Surgical repair of bone and dural defects is a viable treatment for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Radiology
Background:
- Spontaneous pneumocephalus is air in the cranial cavity without a clear cause.
- Intraventricular pneumocephalus, air within the brain's ventricles, is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- An 84-year-old male presented with dysarthria and incontinence.
- CT imaging revealed intraventricular pneumocephalus, petrous bone thinning, and temporal lobe cleft.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of isolated intraventricular spontaneous pneumocephalus.
- Surgical intervention successfully repaired bone and dural defects.
Implications:
- Highlights the possibility of isolated intraventricular spontaneous pneumocephalus.
- Suggests surgical repair of bone and dural defects as an effective treatment option.
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