Paradoxical ventricular enlargement after successful shunting.
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چکیده
We present two cases of ventricular obstruction in which shunting of intracranial cysts resulted in the unexpected finding of ventricular enlargement. By imaging criteria this suggested shunt malfunction [corrected]; however, the clinical presentation dramatically improved. The probable mechanism for this diagnostic pitfall is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 15 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994