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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2013; 11(01): 063-065
DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120591
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Benign enlargement of subarachnoid space with subdural hematoma: A not so benign complication

Meenakshi Girish
a   Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
,
Vithal Rao Dandge
a   Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
,
Nilofer Mujawar
a   Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
,
Pradeep Pazare
a   Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
,
Ankit Goel
a   Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
,
Prankur Pandey
a   Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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30 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space (BESS) is a common incidental finding on neuroimaging in infants. We report a case of BESS, who developed subdural hematoma and raised intracranial pressure following minor trauma. This case report highlights the fact that BESS may not be so benign after all and protective measures should be taken in all infants found to have BESS.

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Benign enlargement of subarachnoid space - subdural hematoma - intracranial hypertension