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Leptomeningeal Cyst

Aka: 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

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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