[Subdural hygroma after cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery: a case report]

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2004;13(5-6):140-2.
[Article in Turkish]

Abstract

The primary treatment modality for cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors is surgery. In the postoperative period, collection of subdural hygroma (SDH) is a rarely encountered complication. This paper presents a 58-year-old male patient who underwent surgery for right acoustic neuroma and developed a SDH postoperatively. Subdural hygroma, even though rarely seen, is a serious complication following CPA tumor surgery, calling for early diagnosis and treatment. Definition, diagnosis, clinical aspects, and treatment of SDH are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Cerebellopontine Angle / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / surgery*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Subdural Effusion / diagnosis*
  • Subdural Effusion / etiology