Slit Ventricle Syndrome in Pediatric Patient Presenting with Only Visual Symptoms
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Slit Ventricle Syndrome in Pediatric Patient Presenting with Only Visual Symptoms
Dear Editor, A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is effective for hydrocephalus. However, the shunt may malfunction due to obstruction, breakage, migration, or infection [1]. Slit ventricle syndrome (SVS) is a rare symptomatic condition presenting with neuroimaging findings of small ventricles in a patient with a VP shunt. Accurate diagnosis can be difficult and adequate treatment may be delayed ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1011-8942,2092-9382
DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2017.31.1.92