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[Intracranial arachnoid cyst associated with subdural hygroma: report of a case]
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A congenital arachnoid cyst in a 10-year-old boy, exacerbated by head injury, led to a subdural hygroma and intracranial hypertension. Surgical treatment of arachnoid cysts is discussed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Congenital arachnoid cysts are benign intracranial lesions.
- Middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts are rare.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old boy presented with symptoms following moderate head trauma.
- Computerized tomography revealed a right middle cranial fossa arachnoid cyst and a right fronto-parietal subdural hygroma.
Findings:
- The subdural hygroma was identified as the cause of intracranial hypertension.
- The arachnoid cyst may have influenced the formation of the hygroma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential complications of arachnoid cysts, even in pediatric patients.
- Understanding the etiology and treatment of arachnoid cysts is crucial for neurosurgical management.
Abstract:
A case of a 10-year-old boy with a congenital arachnoid cyst in the right middle cranial fossa is reported. The symptoms were precipitated by head injury of moderate intensity, occurred some days before the beginning of the clinical picture. The computerized tomography has demonstrated the existence of a simultaneous right fronto-parietal subdural hygroma that was responsible for the intracranial hypertension syndrome. The influence of the cyst in the hygroma formation has been suggested. The mechanisms of growth, the etiology, clinical aspects, the diagnostics and the surgical treatment of the arachnoid cysts are discussed.