Quadrigeminal arachnoid cyst with perinatal encephalocele

Introduction Quadrigeminal arachnoid cyst (QAC) associated with encephalocele is rare; and while some treatments have been developed in recent years, no definite therapeutic approach for QAC has been established. Endoscopic treatment for arachnoid cyst is gaining popularity because it is relatively...

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Published in:Child's nervous system 2020-07, Vol.36 (7), p.1393-1397
Main Authors: Akutagawa, Kazuki, Tamura, Goichiro, Tsurubuchi, Takao, Ishikawa, Eiichi, Matsumura, Akira, Inagaki, Takayuki
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case-Based Review
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
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Summary:Introduction Quadrigeminal arachnoid cyst (QAC) associated with encephalocele is rare; and while some treatments have been developed in recent years, no definite therapeutic approach for QAC has been established. Endoscopic treatment for arachnoid cyst is gaining popularity because it is relatively less invasive to the normal brain tissues. Case presentation The patient, a 4-year-old girl, presented with QAC associated with congenital occipital encephalocele. At the age of 1 month, repair of the perinatal encephalocele had been performed at another institute. An asymptomatic arachnoid cyst remained in the posterior fossa, which was closely monitored with follow up. At age 4 years, the patient started to complain of headache, which gradually increased in both strength and frequency. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed cerebellar compression due to cyst enlargement. We performed neuroendoscopic cyst fenestration with an occipital bone approach. Post-operative MRI showed reduced size of the cyst, and the headache dramatically improved and resolved. Discussion The standard treatment of QAC is still controversial; however, our successful use of endoscopic fenestration toward the third ventricle indicates its efficacy and safety. QACs have been classified into 3 types based on their expansion mechanisms; our case might suggest another possible mechanism of QAC development. Conclusion In our case, endoscopic cyst fenestration was successful for QAC with perinatal encephalocele. However, long-term follow-up and analysis of similar cases are needed to determine its effectiveness.
ISSN:0256-7040
1433-0350
DOI:10.1007/s00381-020-04626-2