Eosinophilia of the Cerebrospinal Fluid in a Case of Shunt Infection: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 835-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mine Seiichiro ◽  
Sato Akira ◽  
Yamaura Akira ◽  
Tamachi Seiichi ◽  
Makino Hiroyasu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Drug Allergy ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Shunt Infection ◽  
Intraventricular Administration ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Gentamicin Sulfate

Abstract A very rare case of eosinophilic granulocytosis of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF eosinophilia) due to drug allergy caused by the intraventricular administration of gentamicin sulfate is presented with a review of the pertinent literature. An unusual clinical course and clinicoimmunological examination are also described.

Infection of a Shunt by Mycobacterium fortuitum: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 472-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwan-Hon Chan ◽  
Kirpal S. Mann ◽  
W. H. Seto
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽  
Central Nervous System Infection ◽  
Shunt Infection ◽  
Mycobacterium Fortuitum ◽  
Intraventricular Administration ◽  
Ventriculoatrial Shunt ◽  
Pertinent Literature

Abstract Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rare cause of central nervous system infection: however, shunt infection caused by this organism has not been reported. We report a case of shunt infection subsequent to insertion of a ventriculoatrial shunt for obstructive hydrocephalus caused by a cerebellar hematoma. The shunt infection was controlled by removal of the shunt and a combination of systemic and intraventricular administration of amikacin, and oral administration of ofloxacin. The case is discussed and the pertinent literature reviewed.

Primary prostatic lymphoma: A rare case report

1995 ◽  
Vol 62 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 94-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Tognoni ◽  
R. Banchero ◽  
U. Repetto ◽  
C. Caviglia ◽  
M. Cussotto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Rare Case Report

— We present a rare case report of a non-Hodgkin primary prostatic lymphoma. In the article we focus on the increasing number of primary urologic lymphomas, the usual indolent clinical course of such a neoplasm and the combination of surgery and chemotherapy that we performed in this case.

scholarly journals Leptospirosis presenting as severe cardiogenic shock: A case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-353
Author(s):  
E Forbat ◽  
MJ Rouhani ◽  
C Pavitt ◽  
S Patel ◽  
R Handslip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Social History ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin ◽  
Severe Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Infectious Illness

Background Leptospirosis is a rare infectious illness caused by the Spirochaete Leptospira. It has a wide-varying spectrum of presentation. We present a rare case of severe cardiogenic shock secondary to leptospirosis, in the absence of its common clinical features. Case presentation A 36-year-old woman presented to our unit with severe cardiogenic shock and subsequent multi-organ failure. Her clinical course was characterised by ongoing pyrexia of unknown origin with concurrent cardiac failure. She was initially managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics and inotropes. Percutaneous cardiac biopsy excluded major causes of myocarditis. On day 21 after presentation, she was found to be IgM-positive for leptospirosis. Conclusions This is a rare case of severe cardiogenic shock secondary to leptospirosis infection. The case also highlights the importance of obtaining a thorough social history when assessing a patient with an unusual presentation, as clues can often be missed.

Cranio-cervical junction cerebrospinal fluid leak after microdebrider-assisted adenoidectomy – A rare case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Ramasamy ◽  
Hemanth Vamanshankar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Saxena ◽  
Vignesh Karunakaran ◽  
Arun Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Fluid Leak

Intramedullary Fibrosarcoma of the Cervicomedullary Junction: A Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-553
Author(s):  
Harry Z. Rappaport ◽  
Shlomi Constantini ◽  
Tali Sigal ◽  
Lucia Shuger
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Foramen Magnum ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Increased Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Patient Symptom ◽  
Intraventricular Chemotherapy

Abstract A 17-year-old girl presented with signs of increased intracranial pressure. On computed tomography, an enhancing intraaxial lesion in the region of the foramen magnum was demonstrated. Surgical excision was performed. The pathological diagnosis was low grade fibrosarcoma. Her subsequent course was complicated by cerebrospinal fluid seeding, a posterior fossa recurrence, and repeated subarachnoid hemorrhage with cerebral vasospasm. A combination of radiotherapy and intraventricular chemotherapy has left the patient symptom-free 2 years after operation. The intramedullary appearance of fibrosarcoma and the unusual subsequent clinical course are discussed. (Neurosurgery 21:551-553, 1987)

Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infection caused byCorynebacteriumsp: Case report and review

Brain Injury ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 1223-1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Key Miura ◽  
Almir Ferreira Andrade ◽  
Bruno Azevedo Randi ◽  
Valdir Sabbaga Amato ◽  
Antonio Carlos Nicodemo
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Shunt Infection ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt

scholarly journals Eosinophilic Polymyositis: A Rare Cause of Atraumatic Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S67-S69
Author(s):  
Michael K. Boyajian ◽  
Lauren O. Roussel ◽  
Galam Khan ◽  
Edward Stopa ◽  
Reena Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Case Summary

Abstract Background Eosinophilic polymyositis is a rare disorder in which eosinophils infiltrate muscle and supporting connective tissue structures, resembling autoimmune or immunologically mediated disease. This disorder can be associated with muscle inflammation and death, and can be a cause of atraumatic compartment syndrome. Methods This is a retrospective chart review of a case report as well as review of pertinent literature. Results This report presents a rare case of atraumatic compartment syndrome of the forearm caused by eosinophilic polymyositis. It provides a case summary and histological examination of this patient. Conclusion This is an important case to report because it highlights eosinophilic polymyositis as a unique etiology of compartment syndrome. In appropriate clinical situations where patients do not improve despite standard interventions, one should consider the rare and unusual etiology of compartment syndrome due to eosinophilic polymyositis. Furthermore, primary surgical intervention should not be delayed while waiting to ascertain a definitive diagnosis.

Cranio-cervical junction cerebrospinal fluid leak after microdebrider-assisted adenoidectomy – A rare case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Ramasamy ◽  
Hemanth Vamanshankar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Saxena ◽  
Vignesh Karunakaran ◽  
Arun Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Fluid Leak
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