scholarly journals Tension pneumocephalus as complication of burr-hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma: A case report

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nissar Shaikh ◽  
Irfan Masood ◽  
Yolande Hanssens ◽  
Andre Louon ◽  
Abdel Hafiz
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Burr Hole ◽  
Tension Pneumocephalus

scholarly journals Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma in the Posterior Fossa Treated with a Burr Hole Irrigation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Takuro Inoue ◽  
Hisao Hirai ◽  
Ayako Shima ◽  
Fumio Suzuki ◽  
Masayuki Matsuda
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Fossa ◽  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Burr Hole ◽  
Ventricular Drainage ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Radiological Examinations

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) in the posterior fossa is extremely rare. The surgical strategy is still controversial. We report a case of bilateral CSH in the posterior fossa successfully treated with a single-burr hole surgery. A 74-year-old man under anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy developed headache and nausea during observation for an asymptomatic supratentorial CSH. Radiological examinations revealed appearance of bilateral CSH in the posterior fossa associated with hydrocephalus. Upon rapid deterioration of the patient’s consciousness, an urgent treatment was required. A burr hole was made near the transverse-sigmoid junction on the left side to access the hematoma. No ventricular drainage was placed as his consciousness improved during the decompression of the hematoma. Postoperative computed tomography showed that bilateral CSH and hydrocephalus had been successfully treated. In bilateral CSH in the posterior fossa, there may be a connection between each side. CSH in the posterior fossa, when urgent, can be treated under local anesthesia with a unilateral burr hole irrigation.

Cerebral Aspergillosis after Burr-Hole Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takato Morioka ◽  
Takatoshi Tashima ◽  
Shinji Nagata ◽  
Masashi Fukui ◽  
Kanehiro Hasuo
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Frontal Lobe ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Burr Hole ◽  
Neurosurgical Procedures ◽  
Subdural Space

Abstract We report a case of aspergillosis in the subdural space and frontal lobe in an 83-year-old man. The clinical course simulated that of a brain tumor. The source for the infection was considered to be the previous burr-hole surgery for chronic subdural hematoma, which was performed 2.5 years before the onset of symptoms. The patient was treated by removal of the abscess and granuloma. The clinical features and treatment of aspergillosis after neurosurgical procedures are discussed.

scholarly journals Treatment of recurrent chronic subdural hematoma in a patient with Arachnoid cyst

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 469-472
Author(s):  
Djula Djilvesi ◽  
Petar Vulekovic ◽  
Tomislav Cigic ◽  
Zeljko Kojadinovic ◽  
Igor Horvat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Burr Hole ◽  
Surrounding Tissue ◽  
Subjective Complaints

Introduction. Arachnoid cysts are congenital fluid-filled compartments within the cerebrospinal fluid cisterns and major cerebral fissure, between two layers of the arachnoid membrane. They can develop anywhere within the subarachnoid space, most frequently located within the Sylvian fissure in the middle fossa. In young patients with the arachnoid cyst and history od head trauma chronic subdural hemathoma is present up to 4.6%. Case report. This is a case report of a 21 year old male, with left temporal lobe arachnoid cyst. Three months after minor head injury the patient was admitted to our clinic with chronic subdural hematoma compressing the surrounding tissue. The scull burr-hole trepanation was performed and the hematoma was drained. The control CT scan showed a reduced size of the chronic subdural hematoma with the smaller subdural collection of the fresh blood. Three weeks after the intervention the new CT scan showed the recurrence of the chronic subdural hematoma. The second trepanation was performed and the hematoma was drained. After the second operation, the patient was with no neurological disorders and subjective complaints. Three months after the second intervention, the control CT scan visualized only the arachnoid cyst in the temporal lobe, without the presence of the subdural hematoma. Conclusion. We conclude that a chronic subdural hematoma and reccurrent chronic subdural hematoma in patients with the arachnoid cyst in the fossa media should be drained by applying the method of burr-hole trepanation. In the patient with no subjective complaints and neurological disorders, the operative treatment of the arachnoid cyst is not considered necessary.

Chronic subdural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt: A case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1258-1260
Author(s):  
Mohan Karki ◽  
Yam Bahadur Roka ◽  
Mukesh Pandit ◽  
Sachidanand Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt ◽  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Severe Headache ◽  
Burr Hole ◽  
Vp Shunt

Chronic Subdural Hematoma (CSDH) is rare complication following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for hydrocephalus. A fourteen year/male presented with complain of gradually weakness of right sided limbs, severe headache, seizure and slurring of speech after two and half month of VP shunt placement for congenital hydrocephalus. CT scan head was done and it reported left CSDH with mass effect. Patient was managed with left parietal single burr-hole and CSDH evacuation.

scholarly journals Meningeal Carcinomatosis for Prostate Adenocarcinoma Mimicking Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Silva Holanda Ferreira ◽  
Gilnard Caminha de Menezes Aguiar ◽  
Daniel Gurgel Fernandes Távora ◽  
Lucas Alverne Freitas de Albuquerque ◽  
Stélio da Conceição Araújo Filho
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Radical Resection ◽  
Prostate Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Meningeal Carcinomatosis ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Friable Material ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Abstract Introduction Cerebral metastases are the most common cancer of the central nervous system (CNS). Meningeal infiltration by neoplasms that did not originate in the CNS is a rare fact that is present in 0.02% of the autopsies.Epidemiologically, the radiological presentation mimicking a subdural hematoma is even more uncommon. We report a case of meningeal carcinomatosis by an adenocarcinoma of the prostate mimicking a chronic subdural hematoma. Case Report A 60-year-old male patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011. He underwent radical resection of the prostate, as well as adjuvant hormonal therapy and chemotherapy.Five years later, the patient presented peripheral facial paralysis that evolved with vomiting and mental confusion. Tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans confirmed the subdural collection.At surgery, the dura was infiltrated by friable material of difficult hemostasis. The anatomicopathological examination showed atypical epithelial cells. The immunohistochemistry was positive for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and other key markers, and it was conclusive for meningeal carcinomatosis by a prostate adenocarcinoma. Discussion Meningeal carcinomatosis presents clinically with headache, motor deficits, vomiting, changes in consciousness and seizures.The two most discussed mechanisms of neoplastic infiltration are the hematogenous route and retrograde drainage by the vertebral venous plexus. Conclusion Variable clinical presentations may occur in dural metastases; however, the radiological presentation as subdural hematoma is rare. There are few descriptions of cases like this one in the literature.To support the diagnosis, the previous medical history is as important as the complementary exams and the radiological findings, because the symptoms are common at the neurological emergency. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a prostate neoplasm mimicking chronic subdural hematoma in Brazil.

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