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Normal-pressure hydrocephalus associated with spinal cord tumor
D Yarnitsky1, S Honigman, J A Hemli
1Department of Neurology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Spinal cord tumors can cause normotensive hydrocephalus, a rare condition. Patients may experience a subclinical high-pressure phase before becoming normotensive, potentially impacting surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- The association between spinal cord tumors and high-pressure hydrocephalus is established.
- Normotensive hydrocephalus secondary to spinal cord tumors is exceptionally rare, with only five prior cases documented.
Observation:
- This report details two additional cases of spinal cord tumors presenting with normotensive hydrocephalus.
- Clinical and radiological data were analyzed to understand the presentation and progression.
Findings:
- The study explores potential pathophysiological mechanisms linking spinal cord tumors to normotensive hydrocephalus.
- A hypothesis suggests a transition from a subclinical high-pressure hydrocephalus phase to a normotensive state.
Implications:
- Understanding this progression may offer insights into the pathophysiology of hydrocephalus in spinal cord tumor patients.
- This understanding could potentially influence surgical strategies and improve patient outcomes.