J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2010 May;47(5):395-398. 10.3340/jkns.2010.47.5.395.

Spontaneous Pneumocephalus Associated with Pneumosinus Dilatans

• Lee JS
• Park YS
• Kwon JT
• Suk JS

• KMID: 2066782
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2010.47.5.395

Abstract

The majority of cases of pneumocephalus are secondary to trauma or medical intervention. Spontaneous, non-traumatic pneumocephalus is an uncommon condition. Most cases of spontaneous pneumocephalus require surgery. However, if there is no evidence of infection or cerebrospinal fluid leak, bed rest and follow-up imaging is an alternative treatment. Herein, we report a 31-year-old man with spontaneous pneumocephalus associated with pneumosinus dilatans.

Keyword

Spontaneous pneumocephalus; Hyperpneumatization; Pneumosinus dilatans

MeSH Terms

Adult
Bed Rest
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Pneumocephalus
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea