Case Report
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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 by The 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
Core Tip

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.