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The Journal of Headache and Pain
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Poster presentation

P063. Colloid cysts of the third ventricle: a case report

Authors: Silvia de Pasqua, Valentina Favoni, Giulia Giannini, Rossana Terlizzi, Giulia Pierangeli, Pietro Cortelli, Sabina Cevoli

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Special Issue 1/2015

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Colloid cysts are rare congenital benign tumors accounting for 0.2-2% of all intracranial neoplasms. They usually occur in the front part of the third ventricle. The clinical presentation is related to the increased intracranial pressure and is widely variable; sudden death associated with acute hydrocephalus can occur, therefore recognition of this rare condition is important in order to select an appropriate surgical treatment. We report a case of new onset headache secondary to a colloid cyst of the third ventricle. …
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Title
P063. Colloid cysts of the third ventricle: a case report
Authors
Silvia de Pasqua
Valentina Favoni
Giulia Giannini
Rossana Terlizzi
Giulia Pierangeli
Pietro Cortelli
Sabina Cevoli
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1129-2377-16-S1-A131

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