2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2007.01909.x
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Abdominal cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst: a complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts in adults

Abstract: SUMMARYAbdominal cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst is an uncommon complication of using ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS). Although many cases have been reported in children, abdominal pseudocysts are rare in adult patients. The purpose of this article is to describe and illustrate the findings for this condition on commonly used abdominal diagnostic imaging modalities. This is a retrospective review of the six adult patients diagnosed with abdominal pseudocyst as a consequence of VPS at our centre from 1995 to 20… Show more

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“…Even more uncommon are pseudocysts of parenchymal organs such as the liver. [2457814151718192527323334] or spleen. [21]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Even more uncommon are pseudocysts of parenchymal organs such as the liver. [2457814151718192527323334] or spleen. [21]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[3] Among them, perforation by the peritoneal catheter was reported to have occurred in the vagina, intestine, umbilicus, and the surgical scar of the abdominal wall. [3] Others are transoral[4] or transanal protrusion,[5] extrusion through the scrotum,[6] and formation of abdominal pseudocyst,[7] etc., Spontaneous extrusion of the distal peritoneal catheter through the intact abdominal wall is very rare. [1] The sharp tip at the distal end of the catheter is blamed for higher complication rates.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The most frequent signs and symptoms associated with pseudocysts are abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and a palpable abdominal mass. 37 If there is a high index of suspicion for the accumulation of pseudocysts, ultrasonography is the imaging modality of choice because it is fast and easily attainable. CT of the abdomen will also illustrate similar findings.…”
Section: Abdominal Complicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%