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Giant colloid cyst of the brain masquerading as vasovagal syncope

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Key teaching points•Vasovagal syncope can be associated with intracranial pathologic conditions.•Colloid cyst is a rare cause of vasovagal syncope.•The mechanism involves compression of adjacent hypothalamic structures owing to close proximity to the third ventricle wall.•A high index of suspicion is required to achieve the correct diagnosis. •Vasovagal syncope can be associated with intracranial pathologic conditions.•Colloid cyst is a rare cause of vasovagal syncope.•The mechanism involves compression of adjacent hypothalamic structures owing to close proximity to the third ventricle wall.•A high index of suspicion is required to achieve the correct diagnosis.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2019.03.002

Authors: Mohsin Khan, Syed A. Gardezi, Vikram Nangia, Arshad Jahangir, A. Jamil Tajik

Institutions: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $950