Cribriform plate dehiscence with encephalomeningocele revealed by recurrent meningitis: A case report.
Tunis Med
; 102(1): 54-57, 2024 Jan 05.
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| ID: mdl-38545731
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Meningitis is a potentially life threatening illness. It requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Recurrent meningitis needs detailed investigations to identify the underlying cause. OBSERVATION We report a case of recurrent pneumococcal meningitis in a 9-year-old boy with an underlying congenital skull base abnormality. Brain computed tomography (CT) scan showed no obvious skull base defects. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain revealed a dehiscence of the cribriform plate with encephalomeningocele. The patient underwent an endoscopic repair of the bony defect and had not developed any new infections ever since.CONCLUSION:
This case highlights the need to investigate recurrent bacterial meningitis with CT scan and MRI of the brain and skull base. Repair of these congenital skull base defects are mandatory to prevent the recurrence of meningitis.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Contexto em Saúde:
3_ND
Problema de saúde:
3_neglected_diseases
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3_zoonosis
Assunto principal:
Osso Etmoide
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Meningite
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Tunis Med
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Tunísia