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01-08-2007 | Case Report

Endoscopic observation of pathophysiology of ventricular diverticulum

Authors: Satoru Osuka, Shingo Takano, Takao Enomoto, Eiichi Ishikawa, Koji Tsuboi, Akira Matsumura

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 8/2007

Abstract

Background

Although there have been reports dealing with ventricular diverticulum (VD) analyzed by cisternography and computed tomography (CT), those focusing on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or neuroendoscopic findings are rare.

Case report

We present a case of noncommunicating hydrocephalus caused by aqueductal stenosis with cystic lesion located in supracerebellar region. Third ventriculostomy was performed on this case. The conventional CT and MRI were compatible with usual VD, but neuroendoscopic examination suggested otherwise. The endoscopic view inside of the cystic lesion demonstrated passing veins and no membrane. We diagnosed this cystic lesion as a unique subtype of advanced VD mimicking spontaneous ventriculostomy. Endoscopic observation of the cyst was very useful for accurate diagnosis and safe treatment.

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Title: Endoscopic observation of pathophysiology of ventricular diverticulum
Authors: Satoru Osuka
Shingo Takano
Takao Enomoto
Eiichi Ishikawa
Koji Tsuboi
Akira Matsumura
Publication date: 01-08-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 8/2007
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0315-8

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Endoscopic observation of pathophysiology of ventricular diverticulum

Abstract

Background

Case report

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