Abstract
Introduction. Arachnoid cysts are believed to account for about 1% of all intracranial expansive lesions, some remain inactive throughout life, others lie dormant for many years before clinical manifestation. In a few cases, arachnoid cysts have ruptured after cranial trauma or more rarely, spontaneously, with resultant subdural haemorrhage or CSF collection.
Case report. We report three cases with traumatic rupture of arachnoid cyst into the subdural space in children, which is an extremely unusual complication.
Discussion. A review of the literature revealed only 18 previously reported cases.
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Gelabert-González, M., Fernández-Villa, J., Cutrín-Prieto, J. et al. Arachnoid cyst rupture with subdural hygroma: report of three cases and literature review. Childs Nerv Syst 18, 609–613 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-002-0651-7
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