Developmental venous anomaly presenting as obstructive hydrocephalus

摘要

BackgroundVascular malformations can present with hydrocephalus following external compression of ventricular outlet. This can be managed by a CSF diversion.Case presentationWe report a case of hydrocephalus secondary to a congenital venous anomaly treated successfully with cerebrospinal fluid diversion. Here we present a case to literature of a 57?years old male patient who had presented with hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal obstruction by developmental venous anomaly. Patient underwent right ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement and post operative Computed Tomography showed reduction in size of bilateral lateral ventricles and third ventricle.ConclusionAlthough developmental venous anomaly as a cause for hydrocephalus have been reported, we present one more case of hydrocephalus secondary to a congenital venous anomaly who was treated successfully with cerebrospinal fluid diversion.