Tension pneumocephalus: case report and review
J S Jundt1, A Bohnen2, B S Galbraith1
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Tension pneumocephalus, a rare brain compression complication, can arise from frontal sinus fractures. This case highlights a traumatic instance in a patient with unique bone and sinus conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Traumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Tension pneumocephalus is a rare but life-threatening condition.
- It results from air accumulation and brain compression, often following head trauma or surgery.
- Symptoms include altered mental status, seizures, and potentially fatal brain herniation.
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