An arachnoid cyst rupture complicated with subdural hygroma in a middle-aged woman: a case report and review of the literature

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Fakhreddin Sabooniha1, Ghasem Baghershahi1
1Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, 3rd Floor, Amin Building, Farmandari St, Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan Province, 96137-95143, Iran

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Abstract Background Arachnoid cysts (ACs) account for about 1% of all intracranial mass lesions. The Sylvian fissure is the most common site of ACs which are usually asymptomatic. Traumatic rupture of arachnoid cysts complicated with subdural hygroma is a relatively rare entity in adults especially in females. There is no consensus on their management and each case could add to previous experiences leading to more uniform therapeutic measurements. This case encompasses a combination of watchful strategy, limited surgery and ultimately successful cyst fenestration which highlights a good outcome without complications by adopting a stepwise procedure. Case presentation Here, the case of a 51-year-old Persian woman being presented with a 2-month history of a localized headache which had begun 4 days after a minor head trauma. Early brain computed tomography (CT) obtained in another center at 4th day of post-injury which misinterpreted as an old infarct. Repeated CT in our center revealed a large AC of Sylvian fissure complicated with subdural hygroma. Initially a conservative management pursued but due to worsening of the symptoms, a burr-hole craniotomy performed for hygroma evacuation that subsequently followed by cyst fenestration about 1-month later. Conclusion Previous awareness about radiographic characteristics of ACs as well as employing appropriate imaging modality are necessary for correct and timely diagnosis of symptomatic patients after minor head trauma because incidentally found ACs might be the underpinning causes of symptoms. Also, following a multistage therapeutic process along with the involvement of patients in decision-making are of paramount importance.

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