Open AccessUnusual Case of Head Injury Presented with Brain Gliomas
Author(s) -
Varsha Gajbhiye,
Shubhangi Patil,
Sarika Gaikwad,
Sushma Myadam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58b34175
Subject(s) - medicine , brainstem , hydrocephalus , weakness , head injury , lesion , shunt (medical) , surgery , anatomy , anesthesia , psychiatry
Seven years female child came with parents who gave us history that 1month back, child during playing had fall on face and lost consciousness which remained for 30 min followed by convulsion. On examination patient was conscious, responds to command, vitals were stable, aphasia was present, pupils were equal and reactive to light bilaterally and horizontal gaze was restricted. There was no facial weakness, Tone increase more in left upper and lower limb .Deep tendon reflexes (DTR) increase in left side. Plantar reflex were extensors. MRI was done which shows intra axial space occupying lesion in brainstem with expansion of brainstem with hydrocephalus. Pt was inoperable and ventriculoperitoneal shunt was done for hydrocephalus. Post operatively patient was kept on assisted ventilation.
Conclusion: Unusual presentation of brainstem gliomas as head injury.