Abstract
A case of an abdominal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pseudocyst in a patient with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is reported to illustrate this known but rare complication. In the setting of a VP shunt, the frequency of abdominal CSF pseudocyst formation is approximately 3.2%, often being precipitated by a recent inflammatory or infective process or recent surgery. Larger pseudocysts tend to be sterile, whereas smaller pseudocysts are more often infected. Ultrasound and CT each have characteristic findings.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-63 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Australasian Radiology |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst
- Computed tomography
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt