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Bilateral Coronal Synostosis and Mega Cisterna Magna: A Case Report.
Craig Ballard1, Jonathan Deck1, Joe Iwanaga1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA.
Cureus
|July 11, 2022
Summary
Craniosynostosis, a skull fusion condition, can coexist with mega cisterna magna, a fluid collection. This case highlights that intracranial pressure may not always be elevated in such complex pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Craniosynostosis, particularly bilateral coronal synostosis (BCS), is frequently linked to elevated intracranial pressure (ICP).
- The management of craniosynostosis often involves monitoring for signs of increased ICP, especially in syndromic or multi-suture involvement.
- Unusual anatomical associations can complicate the assessment of ICP in pediatric patients with craniofacial abnormalities.

