Arachnoid cyst with spontaneous rupture into the subdural space.
Spontaneous rupture of an arachnoid cyst into the subdural space is an unusual complication. Only six cases have been reported in the literature. We report here an additional case and review the literature concerning arachnoid cysts. The possible pathogenesis of this condition is discussed.
Cayli
S R
SR
Oncology Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. srcayli@hotmail.com
D000208:Acute Disease; D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000150:complications; D013353:Subdural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*