Colloid cysts are rare intracranial tumors that can cause obstructive hydrocephalus, a potentially life-threatening condition. Despite being typically benign, they often present with insidious symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and catastrophic outcomes. A 29-year-old woman presented with a two-month history of worsening headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Neuroimaging revealed a colloid cyst obstructing the third ventricle, resulting in hydrocephalus. Despite emergency placement of an external ventricular drain, the patient's neurological condition deteriorated rapidly, culminating in brain death. This case highlights the critical importance of the early diagnosis and aggressive management of colloid cyst-induced hydrocephalus. The rapid progression of symptoms and devastating outcomes underscore the need for increased awareness among healthcare providers. Given the high mortality associated with this condition, further research is warranted to identify predictive factors and develop effective treatment strategies.
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Healthcare (Basel)
October 2024
International Medical Center Hospital, Jeddah 23214, Saudi Arabia.
Neurol Neurochir Pol
July 2002
Kliniki Neurochirurgii i Zakładu Radiologii Centralnego Szpitala Klinicznego Wojskowej Akademii Medycznej im. Bolesława Szareckiego w Warszawie.
Colloid cysts of the pituitary gland are very rare pathological lesions occurring in sellar region. Their pathogenesis is not clear. They are located between the anterior and posterior lobe of the pituitary.
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