Mihir R Patel, Winslo Idicula, Ricardo L Carrau, Daniel M Prevedello
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Abstract
Background: Pneumocephalus occurs as a result of traumatic or iatrogenic violation of the dura. Tension pneumocephalus, whereby air continues to accumulate with no mechanism for escape, can cause significant morbidity and mortality.
Methods: This case report reviews the underlying pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of tension pneumocephalus.
Results: We present the case of a 68-year-old man who presented to the Emergency Department with headache thought to be the result of a newfound intracranial mass. After admission, he became obtunded and was found to have tension pneumocephalus requiring emergent evacuation. A cervical esophagus carcinoma caused an esophageal-subarachnoid fistula that resulted in tension pneumocephalus after a retching episode.
Conclusion: This case illustrates the importance of considering alternative sources of pneumocephalus in the absence of more typical differential diagnosis.
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