Congenital obstruction of foramen of Monro: report of 10 patients and literature review

Abstract

Ten cases of congenital obstruction of the foramen of Monro have been managed through a period of 9-year study. Details of these patients in addition to 38 previously reported cases are presented in this study.

Case Report: Occlusion of the foramen of Monro treated with endoscopic septostomy and foraminotomy in a preterm neonate

“…Among these, congenital and idiopathic obstructions of the FOM are rare, and symptoms may present either in childhood or adulthood (5). Common neurological symptoms in infants and children include seizures, bulging of the anterior fontanelle, abnormal head circumference, and delayed development (5). Congenital obstruction of the FOM during the prenatal period is extremely rare, and according to previous case reports (Table 1), not all cases present initially with an inappropriate head circumference or seizures.…”

“…Hydrocephalus has many etiologies, including neoplastic, congenital, inflammatory, infectious, and vascular malformations, which can lead to obstruction of the FOM (4). Among these, congenital and idiopathic obstructions of the FOM are rare, and symptoms may present either in childhood or adulthood (5). Common neurological symptoms in infants and children include seizures, bulging of the anterior fontanelle, abnormal head circumference, and delayed development (5).…”

Anatomical surgical approach to lateral vetricle masses and histopathological findings of the brain

“…Significant interobserver differences in the radiological diagnosis of these tumors have also been reported [17]. In addition, Shahjouei et al detected and treated 10 new cases of congenital foramen of Monro occlusion in patients with a mean age of 6.65 ± 10.51 months [18].…”