Epidural hematoma as a complication of endoscopic biopsy and shunt placement in a patient harboring a third ventricle tumor

Pediatr Neurosurg. 2004 Sep-Oct;40(5):245-8. doi: 10.1159/000082301.

Abstract

Although some complications have been reported when using endoscopic techniques, epidural hematoma (EDH) has rarely been caused. The authors report a case of EDH complicating a concomitant endoscopic biopsy procedure with ventricular shunt placement in a young, 14-year-old boy harboring a third ventricle tumor with a hydrocephalus. Few cases have been reported; however, the authors warn that there is a risk that EDH may develop following an endoscopic procedure and shunt placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy / adverse effects
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / etiology
  • Hydrocephalus / therapy
  • Male
  • Third Ventricle / pathology*
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*