Colpocephaly in an adult: A rare case report

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Radiology
• Medical Case Reports

Background:

• Colpocephaly is defined as the disproportionate enlargement of the occipital horns of the lateral ventricles.
• Diagnosis typically occurs in infancy or early childhood due to symptom severity.
• Adult colpocephaly is uncommon and often discovered incidentally.

Observation:

• A 30-year-old female with no prior medical history presented with a syncopal episode.
• Associated symptoms included dizziness, vomiting, and chronic intermittent headaches.
• Radiological findings revealed colpocephaly with partial agenesis of the corpus callosum.

Findings:

• The case presents a rare instance of colpocephaly diagnosed in adulthood.
• The patient exhibited neurological symptoms prompting investigation.
• Imaging confirmed colpocephaly alongside partial agenesis of the corpus callosum.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering colpocephaly in adult patients presenting with relevant neurological symptoms.
• It highlights the varied clinical and radiological manifestations of colpocephaly in adults.
• Further research may elucidate the long-term prognosis and management strategies for adult-onset colpocephaly.