Reduction of porencephalic cyst along with the revival of motor control
using the deep brain sound stimulation (DBSS) technology as a novel
approach
Abstract
A porencephalic cyst is a rare disorder, with the etiology of brain
parenchymal loss as a result of perinatal cerebral ischemia or
hemorrhage leading to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the
parenchyma. It is diagnosed radiologically, and management depends on
the clinical manifestations. The present case depicts a porencephalic
cyst presenting with cerebral right-sided hemiparesis in adulthood. The
cyst dimensions measured 2.6*0.6*0.5 cm in the left lateral ventricle
with associated hemiparesis of the right side at the time of the first
MRI scan before Deep Brain Sound Stimulation (DBSS) sessions. A
reduction in the size of the cyst to 16*7*7 mm and then to a subsequent
8 mm was documented during a novel, non-invasive deep brain stimulation
via sound (DBSS) treatment. In addition, right upper and lower limb
power increased to 5/5 with improved coordination in a complete
neurological evaluation. DEXA scan showed an increased bone density and
muscle bulk.