Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome After Decompressive Hemicraniectomy in a Patient With Calvarial Multiple Myeloma Who Underwent a Lumbar Puncture: A Case Report.
craniectomy
lumbar puncture (lp)
multiple myeloma and cns involvement
neuro radiology
sinking skin flap syndrome
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2022
Apr 2022
Historique:
accepted:
25
04
2022
entrez:
2
5
2022
pubmed:
3
5
2022
medline:
3
5
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Sinking skin flap syndrome (SSFS) or "syndrome of the trephined" is a rare complication that can occur after decompressive craniectomy. Disabling neurologic deficits, as well as the impairment of overall mental status with the development of a concave deformity and relaxation of the skin flap, are frequently observed. This usually develops several weeks to months after craniectomy. The pathophysiology of the syndrome includes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypovolemia and the development of an atmospheric pressure gradient that can be worsened by CSF diversion, dehydration, and change in position such as can be seen with a lumbar puncture. We present a case of a 40-four-year-old male with calvarial multiple myeloma three months after craniectomy who developed SSFS two days after lumbar puncture was performed to investigate possible leptomeningeal spread. It is imperative to recognize the syndrome early and proceed with urgent management with measures that initially increase intracranial pressure such as IV hydration and Trendelenburg positioning. In certain cases, proceeding with surgical management, such as epidural patch or cranioplasty, can be life-saving.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35497087
doi: 10.7759/cureus.24458
pmc: PMC9037964
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e24458Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022, Tonini et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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