Delayed tension pneumocephalus complicating orbital exenteration.
A 43-year-old woman with a recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland was treated by orbital exenteration and reconstruction. Eight days later she developed symptoms of cerebral irritation and a computed tomogram showed intracerebral and subarachnoid air. She recovered with conservative treatment.
Esson
M D
MD
Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK. md.esson@virgin.net
Blanco-Guzman
M
M
Douglas
P S
PS
D000328:Adult; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000601:surgery*; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017233:Orbit Evisceration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000209:etiology*