Arachnoid cyst with secondary obstructive hydrocephalus

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic headache and blurring of vision

Patient Data

Age: 33 years old
Gender: Female
This study is a stack
Axial
FLAIR
This study is a stack
Coronal
T2
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T2
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
This study is a stack
Axial
T1
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T1
Download
Info

A large subtentorial arachnoid cyst is noted compressing the aqueduct of sylvius and causing supratentorial obstructive hydrocephalus. There is a communication between the left lateral ventricle and arachnoid cyst.

Case Discussion

Non communicating obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to subtentorial arachnoid cyst.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.