RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Paradoxical ventricular enlargement after successful shunting.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1034
OP 1036
VO 15
IS 6
A1 Russo, C P
A1 Hochhauser, L
A1 Winfield, J A
YR 1994
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/15/6/1034.abstract
AB We present two cases of ventricular obstruction in which shunting of intracranial cysts resulted in the unexpected finding of ventricular enlargement. By imaging criteria this suggested shunt malfunction [corrected]; however, the clinical presentation dramatically improved. The probable mechanism for this diagnostic pitfall is discussed.