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Leptomeningeal Cyst

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Leptomeningeal Cyst

  • Cause
  1. Skull Fracture from Birth Trauma
  • Pathophysiology
  1. 'Cyst' occurs if Skull Fracture results in dural tear
  2. Meninges and brain Herniate through Fracture site
  3. Appears as "growing Fracture" on Skull XRay
  • Associated conditions
  1. History of Cephalhematoma development as newborn
  • Management
  1. Neurosurgery Consultation