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Third ventricle colloid cyst

P C Ferrera¹, L E Kass

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center, NY 12208, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

|March 1, 1997

Summary

A 65-year-old man experienced loss of consciousness, fever, and headache due to a third ventricular colloid cyst. Surgical removal led to hemiparesis, highlighting the importance of understanding these rare brain tumors.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurosurgery
Pathology

Background:

Colloid cysts are rare, benign tumors typically found in the third ventricle.
They can cause obstructive hydrocephalus and present with varied neurological symptoms.

Observation:

A 65-year-old male presented with acute loss of consciousness, fever, and headache.
He had a year-long history of short-term memory loss.
CT scan revealed a mass in the third ventricle.

Findings:

The third ventricular mass was surgically resected.
Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a colloid cyst.
The patient developed left hemiparesis post-surgery.

Implications:

This case underscores the potential for colloid cysts to cause significant neurological deficits.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing third ventricular colloid cysts.
Understanding the clinical presentation and postoperative complications is vital for neurosurgical management.

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