Radiographic and computed tomographic demonstration of pseudotumor cerebri due to rapid weight gain in a child with pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.143.3.6805037· OSTI ID:6780296

Berdon, W E; Barker, D H; Barash, F S

Rapid weight gain in a malnourished child can be associated with suture diastasis in the pattern of pseudotumor cerebri; this has been previously reported in deprivational dwarfism and cystic fibrosis. In a child with pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma, skull radiographs and cranial computed tomographic (CT) scans were available prior to a period of rapid weight gain induced by hyperalimentation. Suture diastasis developed and repeat CT scans showed this to be accompanied by smaller ventricles.

• Research Organization: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York
• OSTI ID: 6780296
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 143:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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