Craniosynostosis is often associated with raised intracranial pressure (ICP), especially when multiple sutures are involved. In this report, we discuss an unusual association in a patient with craniosynostosis. We report a case of a two-year-old Caucasian male with bilateral coronal synostosis (BCS) who was found to have a concomitant mega cisterna magna (MCM). Although counterintuitive, even in the presence of craniosynostosis, patients with this finding can also have intracranial CSF fluid collections such as the MCM reported here. We hope this report will enhance our understanding of some similar cases that are equivocal regarding raised ICP.
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