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Cavum septum pellucidum and obstructive hydrocephalus
P L Silbert1, S S Gubbay, R J Vaughan
1Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Cavum septum pellucidum cysts can cause obstructive hydrocephalus, leading to symptoms like headaches and loss of consciousness. Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is recommended for symptomatic cysts when other methods fail.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cavum septum pellucidum (CSP) is a common anatomical variant.
- CSP cysts can cause mass effect and lead to obstructive hydrocephalus.
- Symptoms arise from increased intracranial pressure due to cerebrospinal fluid obstruction.