Proximal migration of a lumbo-peritoneal shunt into a cerebellar peduncle

Abstract

We present dramatic images of a lumbo-peritoneal (LP) shunt that has migrated into the posterior fossa. We discuss its successful revision, and review previous reports of LP shunt migration.

Key words:

• Lumbo-peritoneal shunt
• migration
• cerebellar peduncle
• benign intracranial hypertension

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.