Author/Authors :
Rezazadeh, Arezoo Department of Neurology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rohani, Mohammad Department of Neurology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Tahamy, Ahmad Department of Neurosurgery - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Postoperative cerebellar hemorrhage or remote cerebellar hemorrhage is a rare complication occurring after supratentorial and spinal
surgery. Although the mechanism remains unclear, previous reports implicate over drainage of cerebrospinal fluid as the predominant cause.
We report a patient who underwent craniotomy for removal of meningioma. The hemorrhage manifested a few days postoperatively as
a headache and transient loss of consciousness. Our patient recovered without further intervention with no major neurologic deficit. Early
detection and awareness of this complication may help to avoid unnecessary measures.
