Wang Hung-Chen, Hwang Jau-Chung, Peng Jyh-Ping, Hsieh Ching-Hua, Liliang Po-Chou
Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
J Emerg Med. 2006 Nov;31(4):387-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2006.04.013.
We present a rare case of tension pneumocephalus due to high-dose radiotherapy used to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma. A skull base defect causing tension pneumocephalus was identified and was repaired successfully. The case emphasizes the importance of careful consideration before applying irradiation treatment to patients with head and neck malignancy and urges early detection of potentially life-threatening complications.
我们报告了一例因大剂量放疗治疗鼻咽癌导致的张力性气颅罕见病例。发现了导致张力性气颅的颅底缺损,并成功进行了修复。该病例强调了在对头颈部恶性肿瘤患者进行放疗治疗前仔细考虑的重要性,并敦促尽早发现潜在的危及生命的并发症。