Magnetic Resonance Elastography Demonstrating Low Brain Stiffness in a Patient with Low-Pressure Hydrocephalus: Case Report

Pediatr Neurosurg. 2016;51(5):257-62. doi: 10.1159/000445900. Epub 2016 May 21.

Abstract

The authors describe the case of a 19-year-old female with shunted aqueductal stenosis who presented with low-pressure hydrocephalus that responded to negative pressure drainage. A magnetic resonance elastography scan performed 3 weeks later demonstrated very low brain tissue stiffness (high brain tissue compliance). An analysis of the importance of this finding in understanding this rare condition is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Young Adult