Chronic Subdural Hematoma Caused by Arachnoid Cyst in a 12-Year-Old Child: A Case Report

This case report details the management of a chronic subdural hematoma associated with an arachnoid cyst in a 12-year-old patient.Following a fall from a tractor, the patient presented with a chronic subdural hematoma and a left temporal arachnoid cyst.The condition was successfully treated using the burr hole drainage technique, with no postoperative complications.This case report highlights the importance for physicians to be aware of the risk of chronic subdural hematoma in patients with arachnoid cysts, especially in high-risk groups.The presence of a cerebral arachnoid cyst facilitated the occurrence of chronic subdural hematoma in young people or children.It also underscores the need for further research to minimize complications and reduce the risk of recurrence.