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- Jessica Folk and Samuel Klein.
- Division of Emergency Medicine, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, IL, United States of America; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States of America.
- Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Nov 1; 49: 437.e1-437.e3.
AbstractA 51-year-old female with prior history of ventriculoperitoneal shunt presented with worsening abdominal distension. Her abdomen was diffusely tender and firm with a slight fluid wave. CT imaging with IV contrast was notable for a large cystic lesion in the abdominal cavity with the differential of CSF pseudocyst versus ovarian mass. She underwent paracentesis of the cyst with interventional radiology and required a revision of her ventriculoperitoneal shunt. CSF pseudocysts are a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts, however, are an important consideration in patients presenting with abdominal complaints and require specialized intervention and assessment.Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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