Permanent Visual Impairment due to Delayed Diagnosis of Shunt Malfunction in Case of Lack of Typical Features of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Unchanged Ventricular Size

Conclusion: Visual impairment as the primary manifestation of V-P shunt malfunction was uncommon and could be easily missed or misdiagnosed as the only problem for lack of typical features of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and unchanged ventricular size. Earlier definitive diagnosis and surgical intervention could prevent a further development of the visual loss caused by V-P shunt malfunction.
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research