title: Teflon granuloma with midbrain cysts after microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve.
abstract: Granuloma formation is a known complication after microvascular decompression using Teflon fibers. Such granulomas commonly present with recurrent neuralgia whereas other symptoms are exceedingly rare. We report the first case of a multicystic lesion due to a Teflon granuloma that is also uncommon for the lack of recurrent neuralgia.
authors: Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5124, USA.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Smucker
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Bonnin
authors: M B
authors: MB
authors: Pritz
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008636:Mesencephalon; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene