Chronic subdural hematoma associated with sylvian arachnoid cyst in juvenile athletes: report of two cases and literature review.
- Author:
Tao ZENG
1
;
Song-Sheng SHI
;
Yu-Feng LIN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Arachnoid Cysts;
complications;
Athletes;
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic;
etiology;
surgery;
Humans;
Male;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2011;14(3):174-177
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The association of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) and arachnoid cyst (AC) is uncommon. We reported 2 juvenile athletes with CSDH associated with AC which occurred in their daily sports activities and reviewed the literature. Both of them were treated surgically, with satisfactory outcome. AC is a common predisposing factor in young patients with CSDH. The complication of intracranial bleeding is an indication for surgical management. Though there are still controversies in the treatment of asymptomatic AC, it is the consensus that the patients with AC should avoid violent sports so as to reduce the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage resulted from head injuries.
