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Upward Transtentorial Herniation, Hydrocephalus, and Cerebellar Edema in Hypertensive Encephalopathy Neurologist 11:171-175, Adamson, C.D.,et al, 2005 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract Isolated edema of the cerebellum with upward transtentorial herniation and obstructive hydrocephalus is a rare presentation of hypertensive encephalopathy and should be considered in patients with an acute hypertensive crisis and mental status changes. This entity responds to prompt blood pressure control; however, emergent ventriculostomy by a neurosurgical team should be entertained for neurologic deterioration secondary to significant obstructive hydrocephalus, as illustrated in this case.

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