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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2010.47.5.395

Spontaneous Pneumocephalus Associated with Pneumosinus Dilatans  

Lee, Jung-Sup (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
Park, Yong-Sook (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
Kwon, Jeong-Taik (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
Suk, Jong-Sik (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.47, no.5, 2010 , pp. 395-398 More about this Journal
Abstract
The majority of cases of pneumocephalus are secondary to trauma or medical intervention. Spontaneous, non-traumatic pneumocephalus is an uncommon condition. Most cases of spontaneous pneumocephalus require surgery. However, if there is no evidence of infection or cerebrospinal fluid leak, bed rest and follow-up imaging is an alternative treatment. Herein, we report a 31-year-old man with spontaneous pneumocephalus associated with pneumosinus dilatans.
Keywords
Spontaneous pneumocephalus; Hyperpneumatization; Pneumosinus dilatans;
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