Cerebral cyst formation in pregnancy following gamma knife surgery of an underlying arteriovenous malformation.
Cyst formation following gamma knife surgery for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare, but well-documented complication. We present a case of a 26-year old lady who underwent gamma knife surgery for an underlying AVM. Subsequently, 11 months later she developed a symptomatic cerebral cyst, whilst pregnant, presenting a challenging management dilemma.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK. vivian_10@hotmail.com
Koo Ng
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Dhanjal
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Peterson
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D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006423:Hemianopsia / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome