TensionOsteoma associated with pneumocephalusSubduralComplicationComputed tomographyNeurosurgical proceduresSpontaneousIntracranial cavityMeningitisEmbolismDuralOnsetFacialSurgeryScanRareCase ReportTreatmentPatientPresenceCollectionConditionPressureRepair of persistent cerebrospinal fluid leaksIntracranialEpiduralCerebrospinalTraumatic PneumocephalusProgressive pneumocephalusPostoperativeDiffuseBiopsySkull baseTemporal BoneClostridiumCranialAuditory CanalCraniumBrainSpineSecondaryOccurNeurologicFrontalScansInjuriesPatientsLargeHearing lossSmallFull
Tension13
- If there is a valve mechanism which allows air to enter the skull but prevents it from escaping, a tension pneumocephalus can occur (similar to what can happen in a tension pneumothorax). (wikipedia.org)
- CT scans of patients with a tension pneumocephalus typically show air that compresses the frontal lobes of the brain, which results in a tented appearance of the brain in the skull known as the Mount Fuji sign. (wikipedia.org)
- Its occurrence seems to be limited to tension pneumocephalus (not occurring in pneumocephalus without tension). (wikipedia.org)
- Sharing a case of tension pneumocephalus in continuing our Radiology spotter series on damsdelhi channel on youtube. (indianradiology.com)
- Convulsions and tension pneumocephalus were rare. (medscape.com)
- Tension pneumocephalus in a patient with NF1 following ventriculoperitoneal shunt-deciphering the cause and proposed management strategy. (bvsalud.org)
- Lumbar Puncture as a Cause of Tension Pneumocephalus, Pneumorrachis, and Sacral Meningocele infection Leading to Death: An Extremely Rare Case Report. (authorea.com)
- Tension pneumocephalus complicating ventriculoperitoneal shunt for cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: case report. (bmj.com)
- Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication after intracranial procedures and craniotomy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- We report a rare case of intraventricular and subdural tension pneumocephalus occurring 2 months after repeat right-sided microvascular decompression (MVD) for recurrent trigeminal neuralgia. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Tension pneumocephalus is a potentially life-threatening complication due to entrapment of air in the intracranial space that usually occurs after a traumatic injury or intracranial surgery. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- 4 ] Tension pneumocephalus is an uncommon complication after a retrosigmoid craniectomy for a microvascular decompression (MVD) and even rarer to occur in a delayed manner without previous symptoms. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- When asked, the man revealed no possible cause for these symptoms, but a CT scan showed a tension pneumocephalus, the intracranial equivalent of a pneumothorax, as well as two foreign objects protruding from his nose into his brain. (odditycentral.com)
Osteoma associated with pneumocephalus1
- Here, we present a case of an ethmoidal sinus osteoma associated with pneumocephalus. (peertechzpublications.org)
Subdural3
- Pneumocephalus has also been shown to follow neurosurgical procedures such as deep brain stimulation and hematoma evacuation (e.g., chronic subdural hematoma), where while seemingly innocuous to the patient, may cause brain shift, subsequent stereotactic inaccuracy, and even another surgical intervention. (wikipedia.org)
- On computed tomography, substantial volumes of pneumocephalus in the fourth ventricle and subdural space at the site of the retrosigmoid exposure for the previous MVD were seen. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- We report a case of intraventricular and subdural pneumocephalus occurring 2 months after a second right-sided MVD for recurrent trigeminal neuralgia in a patient who presented acutely with confusion, severe headaches, nausea, and vomiting after a 2-month symptom-free period. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Complication3
- The clinical onset of an uncomplicated osteoma is most often characterized by facial pain and headache but pneumocephalus may be the first sign of a previously unrecognized osteoma, representing a sudden and unexpected complication. (peertechzpublications.org)
- Conclusions: Although rare, pneumocephalus is a well-recognized complication of a dural puncture. (jccm.ro)
- Spontaneous pneumocephalus following ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a very unique complication, seen in a handful of patients . (bvsalud.org)
Computed tomography1
- Brain computed tomography (CT) revealed a small amount of pneumocephalus along the left temporal lobe with no evidence of temporal bone fracture or skull defect ( Figure 1A ). (encephalitisjournal.org)
Neurosurgical procedures2
- Pneumocephalus usually occurs due to head trauma and neurosurgical procedures. (peertechzpublications.org)
- Pneumocephalus refers to a pathologic collection of gas within the cranial cavity and is mostly caused by head trauma and neurosurgical procedures. (encephalitisjournal.org)
Spontaneous3
- Spontaneous nontraumatic pneumocephalus is a very rare condition. (encephalitisjournal.org)
- Spontaneous nontraumatic pneumocephalus is a rare condition, and its etiologies include bone defect, congenital malformation, tumor, and infection [ 1 ]. (encephalitisjournal.org)
- Although very rare, bacterial meningitis has also been reported as an infectious cause of spontaneous pneumocephalus [ 2 ]. (encephalitisjournal.org)
Intracranial cavity1
- Pneumocephalus consists of an accumulation of air inside the intracranial cavity, and may or may not be associated with the rupture of the dura mater. (bvsalud.org)
Meningitis2
- We herein report an unusual case of community-acquired bacterial meningitis with a combination of acute otitis media, Enterobacter cloacae , and nontraumatic pneumocephalus. (encephalitisjournal.org)
- Although E. cloacae is a very rare cause of community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults, it should be considered as a possible pathogen in otogenic meningitis complicated with pneumocephalus. (encephalitisjournal.org)
Embolism1
- A) Brain abscess associated with pneumocephalus and gas embolism in the superior sagittal sinus. (cdc.gov)
Dural2
- congenital neuroenteric cysts and dural defects may also cause pneumocephalus [1,2]. (peertechzpublications.org)
- Pneumocephalus Following an Accidental Dural Puncture, Treated Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. (jccm.ro)
Onset1
- NF1 & hydrocephalus can lead to skull base erosion , which needs to be looked up before proceeding with VP shunting to avoid delayed onset pneumocephalus . (bvsalud.org)
Facial1
- The proposed treatment was facial osteosynthesis and conservative intravenous drug treatment of the pneumocephalus. (ijodontostomatology.com)
Surgery1
- Efforts are made by neurosurgeons to reduce pneumocephalus volume during surgery, and thus, subsequent brain shift. (wikipedia.org)
Scan1
- A cranial CT scan showed several hypodense images in the intracranial region compatible with massive pneumocephalus. (bvsalud.org)
Rare1
- Pneumocephalus can occur in scuba diving, but is very rare in this context. (wikipedia.org)
Case Report1
- CASE REPORT Here, we present a case of a 15-year-old girl with NF1 who presented to us with pneumocephalus 10 months following shunting and our management strategy along with a literature review of this condition. (bvsalud.org)
Treatment1
- Accurate localization of the site of air entry is essential for planning the surgical treatment of pneumocephalus. (peertechzpublications.org)
Patient1
- The patient recovered well postoperatively with complete resolution of the pneumocephalus by her 3-month follow-up evaluation. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Presence1
- Pneumocephalus is the presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity. (wikipedia.org)
Collection1
- Brain imaging demonstrated pneumocephalus and fluid collection in the left mastoid air cells. (encephalitisjournal.org)
Condition1
- The fractures caused pneumocephalus (a condition where air enters into the brain cavity)," said the doctor. (indiatimes.com)
Pressure1
- Small bony defects form as a result of chronically raised intracranial pressure , which can later lead to pneumocephalus once intracranial pressure decreases following ventriculoperitoneal shunting. (bvsalud.org)
Repair of persistent cerebrospinal fluid leaks2
- So far the surgeons have performed repair of persistent cerebrospinal fluid leaks and pneumocephalus, and biopsy and resection of midline brain tumors in a total of seven patients. (medgadget.com)
- We applied this approach in seven patients for the repair of persistent cerebrospinal fluid leaks, pneumocephalus, and the biopsy or resection of midline brain tumors along the anterior cranial base. (johnshopkins.edu)
Intracranial7
- Pneumocephalus consists of an accumulation of air inside the intracranial cavity, and may or may not be associated with the rupture of the dura mater. (bvsalud.org)
- A cranial CT scan showed several hypodense images in the intracranial region compatible with massive pneumocephalus. (bvsalud.org)
- Abstract Introduction: The presence of air within the intracranial cavity, due to the entry of air secondary to an abnormal communication after a dural tear, is defined as pneumocephalus and intraventricular pneumocephalus also known as pneumoventricle. (razavihospital.ir)
- Dural injury recognized intraoperatively permits immediate repair, but unnoticed damage may cause postoperative pleural effusion, intracranial hypotension, meningitis, or pneumocephalus. (hindawi.com)
- Clinical Relevance -Findings reinforce concerns that paranasal sinus surgery in horses can be associated with intracranial complications such as pneumocephalus. (avma.org)
- Pneumocephalus (intracranial pneumatocele or aerocele) Arch Surg 1926;12(5):949-948. (jacutecare.com)
- Associated injuries include different types of intracranial hemorrhage, pneumocephalus and CSF leak. (radiologycases.my)
Epidural6
- Two cases of pneumocephalus are described, one after epidural anaesthesia and one after a steroid injection in the lumbar spine. (bmj.com)
- We report cases of pneumorrhachis and pneumocephalus in two Korean women who previously visited a local pain clinic and underwent epidural analgesia. (medscape.com)
- These cases demonstrate that pneumorrhachis and pneumocephalus may occur after epidural analgesia, which may be associated with cardiac arrest in patients. (medscape.com)
- If cardiac arrest occurs after epidural analgesia, pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis should be considered as its cause. (medscape.com)
- Pneumocephalus in a patient with no cerebrospinal fluid leakage after lumbar epidural block - a case report. (razavihospital.ir)
- Presencia de aire o gas en el inerior de la cavidad intracraneal (por ejemplo, espacio epidural, espacio subdural, intracerebral, etc.) que puede producir lesiones traumáticas, formación tractos fistulosos, erosiones del cráneo por NEOPLASIAS o infecciones, PROCEDIMIENTOS NEUROQUIRÚRGICOS, y otras afecciones. (bvsalud.org)
Cerebrospinal2
- Rahamimov N, Mulla H, Freiman S. Cerebrospinal fluid leakage and pneumocephalus secondary to spine stab wounds. (razavihospital.ir)
- Grundy BL, Spetzler RF: Subdural pneumocephalus resulting from drainage of cerebrospinal fluid during craniotomy. (ut.pr)
Traumatic Pneumocephalus1
- Thirty-two cases of acute traumatic pneumocephalus were seen during the past 10 years. (dokumen.tips)
Progressive pneumocephalus1
- A 39-year-old male with chronic hydrocephalus requiring biventricular shunts presented with progressive pneumocephalus over several years. (duke.edu)
Postoperative2
- The horse developed transient pyrexia and colic following surgery, and postoperative radiography revealed gas opacities in the lateral ventricles of the brain, consistent with iatrogenic pneumocephalus. (avma.org)
- Note the small postoperative pneumocephalus in the left frontal region (a, short white arrow). (sajr.org.za)
Diffuse2
- Diffuse pneumocephalus : a rare complication of spinal surgery. (razavihospital.ir)
- group C, diffuse pneumocephalus (eight cases). (dokumen.tips)
Biopsy1
- Tissue biopsy resulted in CSF otorrhea and pneumocephalus. (elsevierpure.com)
Skull base1
- Pneumocephalus which is seen in 86% of those with skull base fractures, is indicative of a dural tear with passage of air into the cranial cavity from an adjacent paranasal sinuses or mastoid. (neuroradiologycases.com)
Temporal Bone2
- Scholars@Duke publication: A Rare Case of Temporal Bone Pneumocephalus Tracking through the Internal Auditory Canal. (duke.edu)
- Based on a search of published literature, this appears to be the first reported case of temporal bone pneumocephalus coursing through the IAC, unlike most cases associated with tegmen defects and middle fossa pneumocephalus. (duke.edu)
Clostridium1
- 7. Clostridium septicum Pneumocephalus. (nih.gov)
Cranial2
- Pneumocephalus is the presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity. (wikipedia.org)
- Obviously, common etiologies of pneumocephalus are head injury and cranial surgery. (razavihospital.ir)
Auditory Canal1
- Imaging continued to show worsening pneumocephalus with air tracking along the right facial nerve from the geniculate ganglion to the internal auditory canal (IAC). (duke.edu)
Cranium1
- Urgent Computed Tomography (CT) head showed air in the cranium (pneumocephalus). (clinandmedimages.org)
Brain4
- Efforts are made by neurosurgeons to reduce pneumocephalus volume during surgery, and thus, subsequent brain shift. (wikipedia.org)
- The brain and spine computed tomographic scans showed pneumorrhachis and pneumocephalus, respectively. (medscape.com)
- A) Brain abscess associated with pneumocephalus and gas embolism in the superior sagittal sinus. (cdc.gov)
- They went on, "When he had a brain MRI scan while getting neutered though, we discovered that he had pneumocephalus as well as encephalomeningocele, incurable brain diseases that he has to live with for the rest of his life. (sbs.co.kr)
Spine1
- Severe pneumocephalus after penetrating injury to the lumbar spine. (razavihospital.ir)
Secondary1
- Bunc G, Roskar Z, Vorsic M. Pneumocephalus secondary to a neck stab wound without neurologic injury in a 13-year-old girl. (razavihospital.ir)
Occur1
- Pneumocephalus can occur in scuba diving, but is very rare in this context. (wikipedia.org)
Neurologic1
- Pneumocephalus and Neurologic Deficit Due to Neck StabWound in a Twenty Nine-Year-OldMan', Razavi International Journal of Medicine , 4(4), pp. 37-39. (razavihospital.ir)
Frontal1
- Note the post-operative pneumocephalus in the left frontal and parietal regions (thick white arrows). (sajr.org.za)
Scans1
- When interpreting these scans, it is imperative to be aware of the operative procedure performed and the expected post-operative findings, such as pneumocephalus, routine post-operative inflammatory changes and haemorrhages. (sajr.org.za)
Injuries1
- Although pneumocephalus after spinal penetrating injuries is rare,it was reported. (razavihospital.ir)
Patients1
- Concerns arise when patients with pneumocephalus engage in air travel. (nih.gov)
Large1
- A large pneumocephalus . (radiopaedia.org)
Hearing loss1
- Pneumocephalus, hearing loss, and vertigo after airline flight in a patient with superior canal dehiscence. (umassmed.edu)
Small1
- There are three main types: Local - numbs one small area of the body http://www.thriveacupunctureny.com/?library/toma-de-decisiones-en-anestesiolog-a-a . (dailyarabcalendar.com)
Full1
- Pneumocephalus and full inspiration, pain should be relaxed by the. (riversidechan.org)