Complete early regression of asymptomatic hindbrain herniation caused by minor head trauma.
Title | Complete early regression of asymptomatic hindbrain herniation caused by minor head trauma. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Ble, C., Tsitsopoulos P. P., Sidiropoulou M., Karakouti A., & Tsonidis C. |
Journal | Oxf Med Case Reports |
Volume | 2019 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | omz002 |
Date Published | 2019 Feb |
ISSN | 2053-8855 |
Abstract | Very few cases of cerebellar tonsillar herniation resulting from head trauma have previously been reported. We present a case of an 11-month-old girl who suffered a minor head trauma. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head showed an occipital bone fracture and blood in the fourth ventricle. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain 2 days later revealed cerebellar edema and displacement of the cerebellar tonsils 6 mm below the foramen magnum. She was discharged from the hospital without neurological deficits. Repeat brain MRI scan, 1 month after trauma, demonstrated complete regression of the hindbrain herniation. During the hospital stay and at follow-up, no symptoms and signs related to posterior fossa involvement were noted. |
DOI | 10.1093/omcr/omz002 |
Alternate Journal | Oxf Med Case Reports |
PubMed ID | 30834130 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6388102 |