Case Report
Intracranial Hypotension from Intrathecal Baclofen Pump InsertionA Case Report and Review of the Literature
Lad S.P. · Li G. · Lin S.-C. · Henderson J.M.
Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif., USA
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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2008;86:75–79
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Published online: December 12, 2007
Issue release date: March 2008
Number of Print Pages: 5
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 1
ISSN: 1011-6125 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0372 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/SFN
Abstract
Intracranial hypotension is a syndrome of low cerebrospinal fluid pressure with a variable clinical presentation ranging from postural headaches to coma. A number of neuroradiologic techniques are now available to aid in the diagnosis of this syndrome (CT, MRI, radioisotope cisternography and CT myelography), each showing specific radiographic abnormalities. In this report, we present a case of intracranial hypotension secondary to baclofen pump placement. We review the major clinical findings, neuroimaging abnormalities, key diagnostic features as well as treatment options.
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Article / Publication Details
First-Page Preview
Published online: December 12, 2007
Issue release date: March 2008
Number of Print Pages: 5
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 1
ISSN: 1011-6125 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0372 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/SFN
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