A suprasellar arachnoid cyst resulting from an intraventricular haemorrhage and showing complete resolution following endoscopic fenestration

We present the case of a premature neonate who developed a large, acquired arachnoid cyst as a consequence of intraventricular haemorrhage. The child was managed with endoscopic fenestration and made an excellent recovery.

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Published inBMJ case reports Vol. 2015; p. bcr2015209290
Main Authors Palin, Martin, Anderson, Ian, O'Reilly, Gerard, Goodden, John Robert
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 29.04.2015
BMJ Publishing Group
SeriesCase Report
Subjects
Arachnoid Cysts - etiology
Arachnoid Cysts - surgery
Cerebral Hemorrhage - complications
Cerebral Hemorrhage - surgery
Cysts
Endoscopy
Findings That Shed New Light on the Possible Pathogenesis of a Disease or an Adverse Effect
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Infant, Premature, Diseases - pathology
Infant, Premature, Diseases - surgery
Male
Medical imaging
Neonate
Neuroendoscopy
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
United Kingdom
Unknown
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Summary:We present the case of a premature neonate who developed a large, acquired arachnoid cyst as a consequence of intraventricular haemorrhage. The child was managed with endoscopic fenestration and made an excellent recovery.
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ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2015-209290