Stereotactic biopsy complicated by pneumocephalus and acute pulmonary edema.

Background: The aim of this study was to describe pneumocephalus as a rare complication of stereotactic biopsy and as a possible cause of acute neurogenic pulmonary edema.

Case Description: A case of frameless stereotactic biopsy complicated by pneumocephalus presenting with acute lung injury 48 hours after the procedure. A frameless stereotactic procedure was performed in the standard fashion.