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The cisternal ventricle.

J R Jinkins1

  • 1Department of Radiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Communicating hydrocephalus can enlarge basilar subarachnoid cisterns. Ventricular shunting confirms this by resolving dilatation, highlighting the cisternal ventricle's role in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) transmission.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Hydrocephalus can affect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces.
  • Basilar subarachnoid cisterns may enlarge in communicating hydrocephalus.
  • Understanding cisternal involvement is crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe CT findings of hydrocephalus involving basilar subarachnoid cisterns.
  • To differentiate this condition from other causes of cisternal enlargement.
  • To emphasize the role of the cisternal ventricle in CSF dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of eight patients with hydrocephalus and enlarged basilar cisterns.
  • Analysis of computed tomography (CT) scan characteristics.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with outcomes after ventricular shunting.

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Main Results:

  • Hydrocephalus communicating with basilar subarachnoid cisterns can cause their enlargement.
  • Resolution of cistern dilatation after ventricular shunting confirms the diagnosis.
  • CT imaging reveals characteristic features of this condition.

Conclusions:

  • Enlargement of basilar subarachnoid cisterns can be a sign of communicating hydrocephalus.
  • Ventricular shunting is an effective diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
  • The cisternal ventricle plays a significant role in CSF transmission.