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Complete early regression of asymptomatic hindbrain herniation caused by minor head trauma.

TitleComplete early regression of asymptomatic hindbrain herniation caused by minor head trauma.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsBle, C., Tsitsopoulos P. P., Sidiropoulou M., Karakouti A., & Tsonidis C.
JournalOxf Med Case Reports
Volume2019
Issue2
Paginationomz002
Date Published2019 Feb
ISSN2053-8855
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.

DOI10.1093/omcr/omz002
Alternate JournalOxf Med Case Reports
PubMed ID30834130
PubMed Central IDPMC6388102

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