[Arachnoid cyst complicated by intracystic hemorrhage and spontaneous subdural hematoma: magnetic resonance findings]

Radiologia. 2006 Jul-Aug;48(4):245-8. doi: 10.1016/s0033-8338(06)73162-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Arachnoid cysts are collections of cerebrospinal fluid within the arachnoid membrane. They are benign lesions and most are congenital. They are usually asymptomatic; however, they can bleed and become symptomatic. Although arachnoid cyst associated to intracystic hemorrhage and spontaneous subdural hematoma is an uncommon complication, it is a well-known indication for emergency neurosurgery. We present the findings in a ten-year-old boy diagnosed with arachnoid cyst complicated by intracystic hemorrhage and spontaneous subdural hematoma diagnosed by magnetic resonance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arachnoid Cysts / complications*
  • Arachnoid Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Child
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial / diagnosis*
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male