scholarly journals Intracranial massive subdural haematoma: a potentially serious consequence of diagnostic lumbar puncture

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1724
Author(s):  
Sandhya Manorenj ◽  
Suma Kandukuri ◽  
Muralikrishna P. S. ◽  
Sudhakar Barla
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Subdural Haematoma ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Csf Drainage ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Benign Course

Intracranial subdural haematoma (SDH) is an exceptionally rare complication of lumbar puncture (LP) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage. Post LP headache mostly has a benign course, but it can also be a manifestation of a potentially life-threatening complication such as SDH. Only a few cases has been reported in literature. We report a case of massive intracranial SDH in a young male following LP and CSF drainage.

scholarly journals Acute Peritonitis: A Rare Complication Revealing Intestinal Tuberculosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Sabbah M ◽  
Trad D ◽  
Jemmali C ◽  
Jouini R ◽  
Elloumi H ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Complication ◽  
Intestinal Tuberculosis ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Acute Peritonitis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Tuberculosis Diagnosis ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Specific Symptoms ◽  
Disease Free

Intestinal tuberculosis diagnosis is often difficult because of non-specific symptoms, miming many other conditions such as malignancy, infectious disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Free intestinal perforation is an uncommon but life-threatening complication of intestinal tuberculosis, associated with high morbidity and mortality.

scholarly journals Parainfectious vasculitis due to Pneumococcal meningitis following traumatic CSF rhinorrhoea resulting in cerebellar infarction

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Ummer Karadan ◽  
Robin George Manappallil ◽  
Manoj Bhaskaran ◽  
Anoop Chandran ◽  
Ivin Panakkel Zacharia
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Streptococcus Pneumoniae ◽  
Pneumococcal Meningitis ◽  
Cribriform Plate ◽  
Cerebellar Infarction ◽  
Traumatic Fracture ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Csf Rhinorrhoea ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

Parainfectious vasculitis is a rare life threatening complication of Streptococcus pneumoniae (S.pneumoniae) meningitis. There is a 19% risk of developing meningitis in the patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea. The patient being reported developed CSF rhinorrhoea due to traumatic fracture of cribriform plate, followed by pneumococcal meningitis and parainfectious vasculitis resulting in cerebellar infarction.

scholarly journals Jejunogastric Intussusception: An Unusual Cause of Hematemesis

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 735-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inian Samarasam ◽  
Sudhakar Chandran ◽  
Uday Shankar ◽  
Biju George ◽  
Ashok Chacko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Jejunogastric Intussusception ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

Jejunogastric intussusception is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of a previous gastrojejunal anastamosis. Although jejunogastric intussusception was first described in 1914, fewer than 200 cases have been reported in the English literature thus far. Awareness of this rare complication would help in early diagnosis and appropriate management. Described here is a case report of a patient who presented with hematemesis due to an acute jejunogastric intussusception associated with gangrene of the intussuscepted jejunum.

Subdural haematoma as a rare complication of cochlear implantation: case report and literature review

2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (8) ◽  
pp. 802-804 ◽  
Author(s):  
M S Gürbüz ◽  
M Orakdöğen ◽  
M Z Berkman ◽  
M O Yüksel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Intracranial Haemorrhage ◽  
Subdural Haematoma ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Emergency Evacuation ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Bone Drilling ◽  
Life Threatening

AbstractObjective:To report a case of subdural haematoma occurring as an extremely rare and life-threatening complication of cochlear implantation, and to explore the causative association between intracranial haemorrhage and cochlear implantation surgical techniques. This association has not previously been reviewed in depth.Case report:A three-year-old boy was diagnosed with a large subdural haematoma, one week after cochlear implantation. After emergency evacuation of the haematoma, the patient made an excellent recovery and was discharged from hospital without any neurological deficit.Results:Mechanisms of injury are discussed and the literature reviewed, focusing on the possible causes of intracranial haemorrhage identified after cochlear implantation. Notably, bone drilling had been used in all reported cases, and the probable causative injury had always occurred after such drilling.Conclusion:The issue of bone drilling during cochlear implantation is raised, and alternative methods of implant housing suggested, in order to avoid intracranial haemorrhage.

Lateral sinus thrombosis following myringoplasty: a rare complication

2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (S1) ◽  
pp. S39-S41 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Sim ◽  
F Lannigan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Lateral Sinus ◽  
Lateral Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

AbstractObjective:We report lateral sinus thrombosis occurring as a rare complication following a routine and uneventful otological procedure.Case report:Lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare but known complication of otitis media. It has not been documented as a complication of routine otological surgery. We present a case of this rare complication following a myringoplasty. We also discuss the presentation, investigation and treatment of lateral sinus thrombosis. It is essential to be able to recognise and treat this rare complication early, due to its high mortality rate.Conclusion:Lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. It is therefore essential for clinicians to be able to recognise and treat this condition early.

scholarly journals Non-Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema Following the Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Medium: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-185
Author(s):  
Chilan Nguyen ◽  
Tho Pham
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Oedema ◽  
Positive Pressure Ventilation ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Positive Pressure ◽  
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema ◽  
Contrast Administration ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

AbstractNon-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema can be life threatening and requires prompt treatment. While gadolinium-based contrast is generally considered safe with a low risk of severe side effects, non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema has become increasingly recognised as a rare, but possibly life-threatening complication. We present a case of a usually well, young 23-year-old female who developed non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema with a moderate oxygenation impairment and no mucosal or cutaneous features of anaphylaxis following the administration of gadolinium-based contrast. She did not respond to treatment of anaphylaxis but made a rapid recovery following the commencement of positive pressure ventilation. Our case highlights the importance of recognising the rare complication of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema following gadolinium-based contrast administration in order to promptly implement the appropriate treatment.

Iatrogenic tracheoarterial fistula: Case report and literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durmić Tijana ◽  
Čurović Ivana ◽  
Bogdanović Milenko ◽  
Savić Slobodan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Tracheal Intubation ◽  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Tracheobronchial Tree ◽  
Prolonged Intubation ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

Tracheo-innominate fistula is a rare but recognised life-threatening complication most commonly associated with prolonged endotracheal intubation. We report the case of a 16-year-old boy who developed a tracheo-innominate fistula secondary to the prolonged intubation after a pool accident. After 16 days of hospitalisation, the patient died as a consequence of a massive haemorrhage into the tracheobronchial tree and asphyxia. This is a rare complication, and to our knowledge, no case of tracheo-innominate fistula or any other case series concerning this rare complication has been reported in Serbia recently. This case report addresses the epidemiology of a trachea-innominate fistulisation as a complication of prolonged tracheal intubation, with a special overview of its forensic importance as an iatrogenic injury.

Mediastinitis: a life-threatening complication of acute tonsillitis

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (9) ◽  
pp. 743-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Bell ◽  
A A C Menezes ◽  
W J Primrose ◽  
J A McGuigan
Keyword(s):  
First Episode ◽  
Surgical Drainage ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Acute Tonsillitis ◽  
Computed Tomography Scanning ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Descending Mediastinitis ◽  
Tomography Scanning ◽  
Benign Course

Acute tonsillitis is a common condition and usually runs a benign course. However life-threatening complications do still occur, even in this postantibiotic era. Infection can spread downwards into the mediastinum through the anatomic cervical spaces, causing widespread cellulitis, necrosis, abscess formation and sepsis. We present a case of descending mediastinitis in an 18-year-old woman, arising from her first episode of tonsillitis and treated successfully by surgical drainage. We believe that an awareness of this complication, early diagnosis using computed tomography scanning, and prompt, adequate surgical drainage will reduce morbidity and mortality.

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