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

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Girish, Meenakshi | Dandge, Vithal Rao | Mujawar, Nilofer | Pazare, Pradeep | Goel, Ankit | Pandey, Prankur

Affiliations: Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Note: [] Correspondence: Meenakshi Girish, Department of Pediatrics, Associate Professor, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, 101 Shubham Enclave, Darda Marg, Rahate Colony, Nagpur 440022, Maharashtra, India. Tel.: +91 98230 84604; Fax: +91 712 2429343; E-mail: [email protected]

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.

Keywords: Benign enlargement of subarachnoid space, subdural hematoma, intracranial hypertension

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-120591

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 63-65, 2013