Hydrocephalus Induced Psychosis Associated with Tentorial Meningioma: A Case Report

Background: This report describes a unique case of a patient that developed psychotic symptoms believed to be secondary to a tentorial meningioma with associated hydrocephalus. These psychotic symptoms subsequently abated with placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Case description: 60-year-old female was admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility on a psychiatric involuntary commitment petition due to progressive paranoia, homicidal ideation and psychosis. The work up showed a calcified six cm tentorial meningioma with associated hydrocephalus.The patient initially rejected treatment but later became amenable to placement of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VPS).