Spontaneous perforation of septum pellucidum – A rare marker of chronic hydrocephalus

•Intraoperative discovery of a spontaneously perforated septum pellucidum.•Classic “cobweb appearance”.•Secondary to septal necrosis caused by chronic, severe hydrocephalus.•Infrequently diagnosed on preoperative imaging.•Surgeon to be aware of such a possibility intraoperatively.

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2024-12, Vol.130, p.110885, Article 110885
Main Authors: Nekkanti, Ram Kishan, Matham, Gowtham, Kesavapisharady, Krishnakumar, Easwer, H.V.
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Language:English
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Summary:•Intraoperative discovery of a spontaneously perforated septum pellucidum.•Classic “cobweb appearance”.•Secondary to septal necrosis caused by chronic, severe hydrocephalus.•Infrequently diagnosed on preoperative imaging.•Surgeon to be aware of such a possibility intraoperatively.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2024.110885