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Acute obstructive hydrocephalus and sudden death in children
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. sshemie@sickkids.on.ca
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Sudden deaths in children due to obstructive hydrocephalus from brain tumors are rare. Early identification of symptoms like persistent vomiting and lethargy is crucial for timely intervention and potentially reversible outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Sudden death from obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to intracranial neoplasms is infrequently documented in pediatric cases.
- Prompt recognition of acute hydrocephalus from intracranial mass lesions is vital for potentially reversible outcomes.