Spontaneous intracranial hypotension with slit ventricles.
A case of spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome is described. Computed tomography showed slit ventricles with tight basal cisterns. Prompt improvement of symptoms was achieved by intramuscular dexamethasone treatment. A follow-up CT scan demonstrated re-expansion of ventricles and basal cisterns.
D000328:Adult; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D011187:Posture
D003907:Dexamethasone