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01-12-2022 | Hydrocephalus | Case report
Delayed hydrocephalus after excision of a colloid cyst: a case report
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2022
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Background
In this case report we describe an unusual case of a patient who underwent resection of a colloid cyst and then presented 6 weeks postoperatively with obstructive hydrocephalus. There appear to be no prior reports of such a delayed complication after colloid cyst resection.
Case presentation
A 50-year-old Caucasian woman underwent resection of a colloid cyst with an uncomplicated perioperative course. Postoperative imaging demonstrated complete resection of the cyst. She was discharged home on postoperative day 4 but presented 6 weeks later with symptoms of obstructive hydrocephalus resulting in poor neurologic outcome and ultimately death.
Conclusion
Patients presenting with symptoms of hydrocephalus after resection of a colloid cyst should be followed closely, and timely placement of an external ventricular drain may be critical.