Meningitis

Case contributed by Sepehr Haghighi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fever and dysphoria from 2 days ago

Patient Data

Age: 1 month old
Gender: Male
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Evidence of communicating hydrocephalus is seen. Diffuse leptomeningeal enhancement with enhancement of both lateral ventricles' wall (ventriculitis) are seen. 

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with viral meningitis. After performing CSF analysis of patient, viral meningitis was the final diagnosis.

The patient gradually recovered with supportive care and after medical treatment, the patient was discharged.

Leptomeningeal enhancement with ventriculitis are radiologic signs of meningitis.

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