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Unusual Presentation of Porencephalic Cyst in an Adult
Abel Thomas Oommen1, Ganeswar Sethy2, Noas Tobias Minz3
1Junior Resident, Department of General Medicine, MKCG Medical College and Hospital , Brahmapur, Odisha, India .
Insights
Porencephalic cysts are rare in adults, typically seen in newborns. This case highlights a 28-year-old woman diagnosed with a porencephalic cyst after experiencing new-onset seizures.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroimaging
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Porencephalic cysts are uncommon in adults, with most cases presenting congenitally in neonates.
- Adult presentations of porencephalic cysts are exceptionally rare, making them a diagnostic challenge.
Abstract:
Porencephalic cyst is quite a rare entity in adults with only a few cases reported so far. It is usually congenital and seen in neonates. Here, we report a 28-year-old female who presented with post-ictal confusion following a new onset of focal seizures with secondary generalisation. She was diagnosed to have porencephalic cyst in left posterior parietal lobe on brain imaging. She was started on anti-epileptic drugs and is on follow up.