Arachnoid cysts and head injury

A number of hypotheses and much discussion surround the subject of intracranial arachnoid cysts (ICACs). Based on the observation of 7 cases of ICACs which were asymptomatic until aggravated by head injuries, the aetiopathological relationship between head injury and ICAC is discussed. Trauma is not...

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Published in:Acta neurochirurgica 1983-01, Vol.69 (1-2), p.43-51
Main Authors: Lesoin, F, Dhellemmes, P, Rousseaux, M, Jomin, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arachnoid
Brain Diseases - complications
Brain Diseases - diagnosis
Child
Craniocerebral Trauma - complications
Cysts - complications
Cysts - diagnosis
Humans
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:A number of hypotheses and much discussion surround the subject of intracranial arachnoid cysts (ICACs). Based on the observation of 7 cases of ICACs which were asymptomatic until aggravated by head injuries, the aetiopathological relationship between head injury and ICAC is discussed. Trauma is not the only origin of ICACs, but even a slight head injury is capable of provoking the rapid decompensation of a previously dormant ICAC.
ISSN:0001-6268
0942-0940
DOI:10.1007/BF02055852