Large extra-abdominal cyst as a postpartum complication of peritoneal shunt. Case report

J Neurosurg. 1986 Jan;64(1):151-2. doi: 10.3171/jns.1986.64.1.0151.

Abstract

An extra-abdominal cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid was found postpartum in a patient with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. No similar complication of VP shunting has been reported before.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles*
  • Adult
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / adverse effects*
  • Cysts / etiology*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Cavity
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*