Intradiploic hematoma in a patient who underwent internal drainage of CSF for hydrocephalus.
The authors report the case of an encapsulated intradiploic hematoma observed in a 2 year old patient who, 6 months prior to their observation, underwent an internal CSF drainage for hydrocephalus. The surgical findings are described and the possible etiopathological causes discussed.
D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male