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Acute hydrocephalus caused by a colloid cyst - a case report.
Dóra Melicher1, Szabolcs Gaál2, Tamás Berényi2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. melicher.dora@semmelweis.hu.
International Journal of Emergency Medicine
|April 19, 2023
Summary
Colloid cysts, rare brain tumors, can cause sudden death. Prompt diagnosis and neurosurgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in symptomatic cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Colloid cysts are rare, benign, slow-growing intracranial tumors.
- Typically asymptomatic, they can rarely cause sudden death.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of a symptomatic third ventricular colloid cyst.
- To highlight the importance of prompt diagnosis and management.
Main Methods:
- A 73-year-old female presented with acute obstructive hydrocephalus.
- CT imaging identified a third ventricular colloid cyst.
- Neurosurgical resection was performed, with pathology confirming the diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Successful resection of the colloid cyst.
- Resolution of obstructive hydrocephalus and associated symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Prompt identification of warning signs is critical.
- Early and accurate diagnosis facilitates effective management.
- Neurosurgical intervention is key for symptomatic colloid cysts.
