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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Hydrocephalus | Case Report

Acute hydrocephalus caused by a colloid cyst — a case report

Authors: Dóra Melicher, Szabolcs Gaál, Tamás Berényi, Bánk Gábor Fenyves, Pál Kaposi Novák, Ambrus Tóth, László Szegedi, Csaba Varga

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Colloid cysts are rare benign, slowly growing intracranial tumors of endodermal origin. Most colloid cysts are found incidentally and are asymptomatic, but rarely, they can lead to sudden death.

Case presentation

A 73-year-old female patient was admitted to our emergency department with complaints of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, walking difficulties, and behavioral changes. CT imaging revealed acute obstructive hydrocephalus attributable to a third ventricular colloid cyst. The patient was immediately transferred to a tertiary center where she underwent successful neurosurgical resection of the mass. Pathology results of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of colloid cyst.

Conclusion

The case we present emphasizes the critical importance of prompt identification of warning signs, complex thinking, and evaluation. Establishing the right diagnostic approach early on can facilitate accurate diagnosis.

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Title: Acute hydrocephalus caused by a colloid cyst — a case report
Authors: Dóra Melicher
Szabolcs Gaál
Tamás Berényi
Bánk Gábor Fenyves
Pál Kaposi Novák
Ambrus Tóth
László Szegedi
Csaba Varga
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial Hypertension
Vomiting
Hydrocephalus
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00500-5

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Acute hydrocephalus caused by a colloid cyst — a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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