Transient obstructive hydrocephalus in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage: report of two cases

Abstract

Obstructive hydrocephalus is a relatively common complication of intraventricular hemorrhage resulting in high morbidity and mortality. We report two cases of transient obstructive hydrocephalus caused by obstruction of mesencephalic duct in patients that presented with altered consciousness which resolved spontaneously in a few hours. In very rare cases, obstructive hydrocephalus due to intraventricular hemorrhage may be transient and does not need neurosurgical or invasive procedures for lowering raised intracranial pressure, which otherwise are currently preferred treatment options.

Keywords

• Hydrocephalus – complications
• Acute disease
• Cerebral ventricles – pathology
• Cerebral hemorrhage – complications
• Case reports