Hydrocephalus and subdural hematoma or effusion of infancy rarely present simultaneously, where both are active contributors to acutely increased intracranial pressure. In three cases, clinical findings characteristic of both were present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] common cause of macrocephaly (macrocrania) 9 more common in males than in females in majority of cases, there is a family history of macrocephaly Associations scaphocephaly 10 Often discovered incidentally or when patients undergo neuroimaging in the workup [radiopaedia.org]

If the infant is hypoglycaemic, also consider a metabolic workup. CT head is important to rule out a mass lesion or evidence of trauma once adequate airway secured. [intensivecarenetwork.com]

In this study, the surgical treatments for infantile PM complicated by SE were investigated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The standardized morbidity ratio of poor prognosis (observed/expected poor prognosis) was 0.56 (95 % CI: 0.32-0.80) for the conservative treatment group versus 0.25 (95 % CI: 18 0.08-0.42) for the surgical procedure group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment may include: Surgery to drain the effusion Drainage device, called a shunt, left in place for a short time or longer time Antibiotics given through a vein to treat the infection Outlook (Prognosis) Full recovery from a subdural effusion is expected [mclarenhealthplan.org]

The location, depth and etiology of the subdural effusion, the surgical approach that was used and the recurrence rates were studied in these patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The evolution of MRI and the advent of neuroendoscopic surgery have resuscitated the interest in the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus. [books.google.com]

Tallon JM, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Karim SA, et al ; The epidemiology of surgically treated acute subdural and epidural hematomas in Can J Surg. 2008 Oct51(5):339-45. [patient.info]

WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record 2015; 27 March, 2015, 90 th Year; No. 13. Vol. 90. 2015. p. 121-32. Available from: . [Last cited on 2015 Apr 22]. 2. Meningococcus. [jacmjournal.org]

This study in the South Asian nation also provides with the epidemiological data of this important neurosurgical entity. [jneuro.com]

Subdural haematoma and effusion in infancy: an epidemiological study. Arch Dis Child 2005 ; 90 : 952 –5. Choux M, Lena G, Genitori L. Intracranial haematomas. In: Raimondi AJ, Choux M, di Rocco C, eds. Head injuries in the newborn and infant. [adc.bmj.com]

Epidemiology Frequency United States Subdural empyema accounts for 15-22% of focal intracranial infections. Sinusitis is the most common predisposing factor in the developed world. International Frequency is similar to that in the Unites States. [emedicine.medscape.com]

An attempt is made to explain the possible underlying pathophysiological mechanism of malignant subdural haemorrhagic effusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The evolution of MRI and the advent of neuroendoscopic surgery have resuscitated the interest in the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus. [books.google.com]

Increased ICP may also decrease cerebral flood flow, possibly causing ischemia and edema; this further increases the ICP, causing a vicious circle of pathophysiologic events. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Ultimately, cystoperitoneal shunt was carried out in a desperate attempt to prevent impending rupture of scalp sutures at sites of previous bur-hole placement. This was followed by not only complete resolution of hygroma but also visual recovery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] an anti-siphon device which failed to prevent SDE. [neurologyindia.com]

[…] sudden cardiac death - guidance (IPG603) Source: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - NICE - 20 December 2017 Evidence-based recommendations on subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator insertion for preventing sudden cardiac [evidence.nhs.uk]

Four of the five deaths in her group of unrecognised abusive head injury might have been prevented. [adc.bmj.com]