Abstract
Background. This case report illustrates the development of an intracranial extradural haematoma (EDH) as an uncommon complication of a lumbar puncture. Clinical presentation. A 10-year-old girl operated for intra-third ventricular cysticercosis developed postlumbar puncture headache after a drainage lumbar puncture (LP) on the 7th post-operative day. CT scan revealed a right frontal EDH away from the operative site. Intervention. The child was managed conservatively in view of her preserved sensorium. Results. The child had an uneventful recovery. Follow-up CT scans showed resolution of the haematoma. Conclusions. LP, though considered to be a safe procedure, may rarely be associated with a potentially lethal intracranial haematoma, which can be managed successfully if diagnosed at an early stage.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 233-236 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cysticercosis
- Haematoma, epidural
- Spinal puncture adverse effects
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology