Haematoma of cavum septi pellucidi due to hypertension.
Haematoma of cavum septi pellucidi is a rare condition. Mass effect of the haematoma of cavum may block the foramen of Monro, leading to hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure. We are reporting a case of spontaneous haematoma of the cavum septi pellucidi caused by hypertension.
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Ankara, School of Medicine, Turkey.
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D000328:Adult; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012688:Septum Pellucidum; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed