title: Transient acute obstructive hydrocephalus of unknown origin in a 13-month-old infant.
abstract: We report on a case of a 13-month-old female infant who was admitted to our department with the chief complaints of drowsiness and vomiting. A history of an unspecified viral infection was reported. Clinical examination was negative for focal neurological signs or signs of central nervous system infection. Initial CT scan revealed obstructive hydrocephalus, and shunting was scheduled. Dexamethasone treatment was started. Eight hours after admission the child almost restored his baseline mental status and the operation was postponed. The dexamethasone treatment was discontinued 3 days later. Follow up CT and MRI scans were normal. We discuss the case and the possible causes of transient hydrocephalus in children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion University Hospital, Heraklion, Crete, Hellas. vakisant@med.uoc.gr
authors.forename: Antonios F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Vakis
authors.forename: Dimitris A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Karabetsos
authors.forename: Dimitris I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Koutentakis
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Flouris
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fasoulaki
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002494:Central Nervous System Infections / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000473:pathology; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003907:Dexamethasone