Unexpected death from a colloid cyst.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Colloid cysts are usually benign brain tumors, which rarely cause acute neurological deterioration with sudden death due to an acute increase of intracranial pressure. So far, the final pathophysiology and clinical signs of impending death are unclear in this context.Aim
We present a case of an adolescent who presented with symptoms similar to gastroenteritis.Results
He unexpectedly developed a generalized seizure, acute pulmonary edema and life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmia.Conclusion
Subtle distinctions between symptoms due to intracranial hypertension, which typically cause headache and vomiting, and true gastroenteritis are discussed as well as the pathophysiology of neurogenic pulmonary edema and the origin of cerebral-triggered cardiac dysrhythmias.
SUBMITTER: Hohenstein C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2850975 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Unexpected death from a colloid cyst.
Hohenstein Christian C Herdtle Steffen S
International journal of emergency medicine 20100227 1
<h4>Background</h4>Colloid cysts are usually benign brain tumors, which rarely cause acute neurological deterioration with sudden death due to an acute increase of intracranial pressure. So far, the final pathophysiology and clinical signs of impending death are unclear in this context.<h4>Aim</h4>We present a case of an adolescent who presented with symptoms similar to gastroenteritis.<h4>Results</h4>He unexpectedly developed a generalized seizure, acute pulmonary edema and life-threatening car ...[more]
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