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[Csf ex vacuo (author's transl)].

L Penning

    Der Radiologe
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    CSF ex vacuo, abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collections, can replace lost brain tissue or result from developmental issues. These collections may expand, particularly in skull fractures, and should be considered in recurrent meningitis cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Radiology

    Context:

    • Abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collections, termed CSF ex vacuo, arise from brain tissue loss or underdevelopment.
    • These collections are often identified as arachnoid, leptomeningeal, or porencephalic cysts.
    • CSF ex vacuo can exhibit expansive tendencies, notably in skull fractures.

    Purpose:

    • To propose the designation 'CSF ex vacuo' for specific cerebrospinal fluid collections.
    • To highlight the potential expansive nature of these collections.
    • To emphasize the importance of identifying frontobasal CSF collections in unexplained recurrent meningitis.

    Summary:

    • CSF ex vacuo describes cerebrospinal fluid collections that fill spaces created by brain tissue loss (due to trauma, infection, hemorrhage) or underdevelopment (e.g., aplasia).

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  • These collections, also known as arachnoid, leptomeningeal, or porencephalic cysts, can develop expansive tendencies under specific conditions.
  • The presence of a frontobasal CSF collection should be investigated in cases of unexplained recurrent meningitis.

    • Impact:

    • Clarifies terminology for a specific type of CSF collection.
    • Raises awareness of potential complications like expansion, particularly in skull fractures.
    • Provides a diagnostic consideration for recurrent meningitis, potentially improving patient outcomes.