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Posterior fossa tumor complications

Obstructive hydrocephalus from posterior fossa tumors

Obstructive hydrocephalus from posterior fossa tumor.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Quarante et al report 2 new pediatric cases of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) that developed after surgical resection of a posterior fossa tumor. Appropriate management includes supportive measures, antihypertensive agents, and antiepileptic drugs, if needed. Full recovery is the most likely outcome in line with previous articles 1).

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Quarante LH, Mena-Bernal JH, Martín BP, Carrasco MR, Casado MJ, de Aragón AM, de Las Heras RS. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES): a rare condition after resection of posterior fossa tumors: two new cases and review of the literature. Childs Nerv Syst. 2016 May;32(5):857-63. doi: 10.1007/s00381-015-2954-5. Epub 2015 Nov 19. Erratum in: Childs Nerv Syst. 2016 Apr;32(4):763. PubMed PMID: 26584552.