Posttraumatic epidural hygroma with associated subdural spinal fluid collection. Case report

Ambrosetto, Paolo; Sanson, Flavio; Mammana, Gabriele; Visconti, D; Casmiro, Mario

doi:10.1007/bf02342034

Ital J Neuro Sci

1986

DOI: 10.1007/bf02342034

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Posttraumatic epidural hygroma with associated subdural spinal fluid collection. Case report

Paolo Ambrosetto

Flavio Sanson

Gabriele Mammana³

et al.

Abstract: We report a head-injured patient in whom CT scan revealed an extracerebral hypodense fluid collection separated into two compartments by a membrane, which was probably the torn dura mater. We briefly discuss the probable pathogenetic mechanism.

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“…Only three cases of epidural hygroma has been reported in the world medical literature and none has been described in our literature. [6][7][8]…”

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Delayed Posttraumatic Unilateral Occipital Epidural Hygroma in Early Childhood

Kehayov

Batakliev²,

Kitov³

et al. 2011

Folia Medica

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An extremely rare case of posttraumatic epidural hygroma in the left occipital supratentorial and infratentorial region is reported. A year and five months old child was admitted to the Clinic of Neurosurgery with sustained occipital head injury. She presented with drowsiness and vomiting due to intracranial hypertension. Initial computed tomography scan revealed left-sided fracture of the squamous part of the occipital bone without associated traumatic changes to the brain. A second spiral computed tomography scan was obtained two days later because of persisting symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. It demonstrated a newly formed left-sided epidural hygroma adjacent to the skull fracture in the left supratentorial and infratentorial occipital region. The case is discussed with emphasis on the mechanism of formation of epidural hygroma and an attempt has been made to outline the major predisposing factors leading to the development of this traumatic disease. Necessity for computed tomography follow-up is pointed out in order to diagnose delayed posttraumatic hygromas. The recommended surgical approach should include craniotomy centered at the site of the epidural hygroma and obligatory dural elevation by means of traction sutures to eliminate the posttraumatic epidural cavity.

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“…Only three cases of epidural hygroma has been reported in the world medical literature and none has been described in our literature. [6][7][8]…”

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Delayed Posttraumatic Unilateral Occipital Epidural Hygroma in Early Childhood

Kehayov

Batakliev²,

Kitov³

et al. 2011

Folia Medica

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Posttraumatic epidural hygroma with associated subdural spinal fluid collection. Case report

Abstract: We report a head-injured patient in whom CT scan revealed an extracerebral hypodense fluid collection separated into two compartments by a membrane, which was probably the torn dura mater. We briefly discuss the probable pathogenetic mechanism.

Cited by 1 publication

References 2 publications

Delayed Posttraumatic Unilateral Occipital Epidural Hygroma in Early Childhood

Delayed Posttraumatic Unilateral Occipital Epidural Hygroma in Early Childhood

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