CASE REPORT: An 18-year-old male suffering from headache, ataxia, diplopia and ptosis had been admitted to the local hospital where he had undergone ventriculo-peritoneal shunting three months ago. He was referred to our hospital with a CT scan showing normal ventricular size. The CT scan repeated on the same day following the onset of unconsciousness and revealed ventricular dilatation. The consciousness and other neurological findings of the patient improved following distal catheter replacement of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

CONCLUSION: Neurological examination is superior to radiological imaging to detect shunt dysfunction. Anahtar Kelimeler : Hydrocephalus, ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, complication, slit ventricle syndrome