Affiliations: Department of Pediatrics, NKP Salve Institute of
Medical Sciences and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Note: [] Correspondence: Meenakshi Girish, Department of Pediatrics,
Associate Professor, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, 101 Shubham
Enclave, Darda Marg, Rahate Colony, Nagpur 440022, Maharashtra, India. Tel.:
+91 98230 84604; Fax: +91 712 2429343; E-mail: min_gir@rediffmail.com
Abstract: Benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space (BESS) is a common
incidental finding on neuroimaging in infants. We report a case of BESS, who
developed subdural hematoma and raised intracranial pressure following minor
trauma. This case report highlights the fact that BESS may not be so benign
after all and protective measures should be taken in all infants found to have BESS.
Keywords: Benign enlargement of subarachnoid space, subdural hematoma, intracranial hypertension
