Wang XJ. Intraparenchymal hemorrhage after surgical decompression of an epencephalon arachnoid cyst: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(1): 274-277 [PMID: 33511196 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i1.274]
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Xue-Jian Wang, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, No. 6 North Hai’erxiang Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China. 6841441@163.com
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Surgery
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2021; 9(1): 274-277 Published online Jan 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i1.274
Intraparenchymal hemorrhage after surgical decompression of an epencephalon arachnoid cyst: A case report
Xue-Jian Wang
Xue-Jian Wang, Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University (Nantong First People's Hospital), Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Wang XJ designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Supported byThe Science and Technology Program of Nantong Health Committee, No. MA2019003 and No. KEY03.
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Corresponding author: Xue-Jian Wang, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, No. 6 North Hai’erxiang Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China. 6841441@163.com
Received: October 12, 2020 Peer-review started: October 12, 2020 First decision: October 27, 2020 Revised: November 2, 2020 Accepted: November 13, 2020 Article in press: November 13, 2020 Published online: January 6, 2021 Processing time: 81 Days and 3 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
This study reports the clinical presentation of intraparenchymal hemorrhage as a rare complication after surgical decompression of an intracranial epencephalon arachnoid cyst (IEAC) at the posterior cranial fossa.
CASE SUMMARY
The clinical information of a patient with an IEAC was reported, and the related literature was reviewed. A female patient with nausea presented to our hospital. Computed tomography demonstrated an IEAC located at the posterior cranial fossa, which was large and required surgical intervention. After operation, postoperative intraparenchymal hemorrhage was detected. She had a good recovery with conservative treatment 1 mo later.
CONCLUSION
Though postoperative intraparenchymal hemorrhage is rare after surgical decompression of an IEAC, more attention should be paid to such a complication.
Core Tip: Although intracranial epencephalon arachnoid cysts (IEACs) are rare, patients may become symptomatic due to cyst enlargement. In these patients, surgical intervention is required. I here report a case of intraparenchymal hemorrhage as a rare complication after the surgical decompression of an IEAC. This case indicated that patient’s condition should be carefully reviewed after operation in case of fatal complications.
