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Spontaneous Resolution Of An Intraventricular Hematoma; Report Of A Case With Recovery

Ojemann & New, 1963Other/Unknown

Journal of Neurosurgery 20: 1963; 899-902

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Abstract

The natural course of cerebral aneurysms, both those observed in subarachnoid haemorrhage and those discovered by chance, has been subject to much discussion. With a view to elucidating further the natural course of cerebral aneurysms, two patients with spontaneously thrombosed aneurysms are reported.

Case Details

Clinical Characteristics

Rupture of a small arteriovenous malformation

Remission Characteristics

Spontaneous recovery of function to the prehemorrhage level occurred and a second air study 3 months after the onset of symptoms revealed virtually complete disappearance of the hematoma.

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Additional Notes

The location and size of the hematoma were documented by pneumoencephalography 7 weeks after the hemorrhage occurred.