[Benigne multi-recurrent meningitis (Mollaret's disease). A case in a child of 2 years and 8 months]. / Méningite multi-récurrente bénigne (Maladie de Mollaret). Un cas chez un enfant de 2 ans et 8 mois.

ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of meningitis, presenting all characteristics of the disease described in 1944 by P. Mollaret, occurring in a child aged 2 years and 8 months. They stress the rarity of cases on childhood. The cells found in the cerebrospinal fluid, photographs of which are included, are fragile and may undergo early lysis. They are present in association with lymphocytes and polynuclears, giving the slide examined a highly characteristic mottled appearance. The authors raise the question of the morphological similarity of these large cells, with their polygonal contour and small central nucleus, with an epithelium.