Tension Pneumocephalus After a Neuroendoscopic Procedure-Case Report-

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  • HAMADA Hideo
    Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • HAYASHI Nakamasa
    Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • KURIMOTO Masanori
    Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • UMEMURA Kimiko
    Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • HIRASHIMA Yutaka
    Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • NOGAMI Kanehito
    Department of Neurosurgery, Kamiichi Kosei Hospital
  • ENDO Shunro
    Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University

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A 60-year-old female presented with gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and recent memory disturbance. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a partially calcified mass lesion without enhancement in the left caudate head and mild ventriculomegaly. She underwent endoscopic tumor biopsy. The histological diagnosis was astrocytoma grade 2. After the endoscopic procedure she presented with prolonged consciousness disturbance caused by tension pneumocephalus. Tension pneumocephalus is one of the potential complications of neuroendoscopic procedures.<br>

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