Abstract
Background
Vasospasm may occur following intracranial tumor resection but is uncommon following resection of tumors in the posterior fossa.
Methods
Case report.
Results
Here, we report an unusual pediatric case of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm following resection of a posterior fossa medulloblastoma in a 10-year-old child. CT angiogram and serial Transcranial Doppler (TCD) studies confirmed the presence of vasospasm and response to hemodynamic augmentation therapy, resulting in favorable outcome.
Conclusion
This case illustrates an unusual complication of posterior fossa tumor resection, and the potential utility of TCD studies in the detection and management of vasospasm in pediatric neurocritical care.
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Rao, V.K., Haridas, A., Nguyen, T.T. et al. Symptomatic Cerebral Vasospasm Following Resection of a Medulloblastoma in a Child. Neurocrit Care 18, 84–88 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-012-9769-y
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