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01-01-2009 | Original Paper

Arachnoid cyst associated with subdural hematoma: report of three cases and review of the literature

Authors: Burçak Bilginer, Mehmet Bülent Onal, Kader K. Oguz, Nejat Akalan

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Arachnoid cysts are usually found incidentally and are generally asymptomatic. They are thought to be developmental anomalies, and their etiology is unknown. Some complications such as subdural hematoma, subdural hygroma, and intracystic bleeding can occur after minor traumas.

Case report

Here, we report three cases. Case 1 has subdural hematoma associated with subdural hygroma, case 2 has subdural hematoma after a birth delivery, and case 3 has intracystic bleeding associated with subdural hematoma.

Discussion

We suggest to treat the complicating event in our patients and have chosen burr-hole evacuation for treatment.

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Title: Arachnoid cyst associated with subdural hematoma: report of three cases and review of the literature
Authors: Burçak Bilginer
Mehmet Bülent Onal
Kader K. Oguz
Nejat Akalan
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-008-0728-z

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Arachnoid cyst associated with subdural hematoma: report of three cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

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