Title of article :
Post Craniotomy Late Fuji Mountain Pneumocephalus: Case Report
Author/Authors :
Hazrati ، Ebrahim Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care - School of Medicine - AJA University of Medical Sciences , Soleimanifar ، Manijeh School of Medicine - AJA University of Medical Sciences , Karimi Goudarzi ، Peyman Department of Neurosurgery - AJA University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Tension pneumocephalus is a neurosurgical emergency that occurs when subdural air causes a mass-effect over the underlying brain parenchyma. It is often termed the Mount Fuji sign due to an anticipated similarity with an iconic mountain peak in Japan. Case Presentation:We describean83-year-oldwomanwith loss of consciousness, severe dizziness, nausea, andvomitingsymptoms 20 days after a craniotomy. Conclusions: In this case report we discuss imaging and management of tension pneumocephalus.
Keywords :
Pneumocephalus , Mount Fuji Sign , Tension Pneumocephalus
Journal title :
Archives of Neuroscience
