Arachnoid cyst causing obstructive hydrocephalus

Luis Izquierdo, MD

Miami, Florida

This is a case of arachnoid cyst, towards the base of the skull at the level of the circle of Willis.

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It seemed that the posterior cerebral and the posterior communicating vessels are displaced.  The power Doppler shows circulation to middle cerebral artery and anterior vessels.

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A repeat examination 3 weeks later demonstrated obstructive hydrocephalus as a complication.

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