Tension pneumocephalus - a rare complication of radiotherapy: A case report

Hung Chen Wang; Jau Chung Hwang; Jyh Ping Peng; Ching Hua Hsieh; Po Chou Liliang

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2006.04.013

Tension pneumocephalus - a rare complication of radiotherapy: A case report

Hung Chen Wang, Jau Chung Hwang, Jyh Ping Peng, Ching Hua Hsieh, Po Chou Liliang^*

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Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences

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Abstract

We present a rare case of tension pneumocephalus due to high-dose radiotherapy used to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma. A skull base defect causing tension pneumocephalus was identified and was repaired successfully. The case emphasizes the importance of careful consideration before applying irradiation treatment to patients with head and neck malignancy and urges early detection of potentially life-threatening complications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	387-389
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	31
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2006.04.013
State	Published - 11 2006

Keywords

Tension pneumocephalus
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
osteoradionecrosis
radiotherapy
skull base defect

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