Lateral recess cysts in two cases of isolated fourth ventricle.
We report two cases of isolated fourth ventricle with lateral recess cysts. The background, clinical features, treatment and outcomes are presented and discussed. We speculate on the association of these two conditions and propose possible explanations for the clinical features.
Owler
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown 2049, Sydney, Australia.
Jacobson
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Johnston
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D020863:Central Nervous System Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002551:Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000295:instrumentation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D020546:Fourth Ventricle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation