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.

Central nervous system infection due toClostridium septicum: A case report and review of the literature

Infection ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.-T. Cheng ◽  
C.-T. Huang ◽  
H.-S. Leu ◽  
J.-S. Chen ◽  
M.-C. Kiu
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Central Nervous System Infection ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in an Infant: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1016-1020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter A. Hall ◽  
Eduardo J. Yunis ◽  
Leland A. Albright
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Microscopic Examination ◽  
Tumor Recurrence ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Infant Case

Abstract A 6-month-old girl had a gradually increasing head circumference. A preoperative computed tomographic (CT) scan of the head revealed an enhancing calcified partially cystic right frontal mass that was removed through a right frontotemporal craniotomy. On microscopic examination, the tumor was composed of sheets of neurons in a glial background alternating with highly cellular anaplastic areas. The diagnosis of anaplastic ganglioglioma was made. The child has done well for the 20 months since the operation without any evidence of tumor recurrence on subsequent CT scans. Because of the immaturity of the child's developing central nervous system, we have elected not to initiate radiotherapy at this time. The pertinent literature regarding gangliogliomas is reviewed.

Status epilepticus, electroconvulsive therapy and malignant melanoma

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-89
Author(s):  
Kenneth R Kaufman ◽  
Aviva Olsavsky
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Status Epilepticus ◽  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Cns Pathology ◽  
The Brain

AbstractStatus epilepticus (SE), both convulsive and nonconvulsive, is a rare adverse effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This case report describes SE post-ECT associated with central nervous system (CNS) metastatic melanoma and reviews pertinent literature. The authors recommend that when CNS pathology is suspected, pre-ECT neurology consultation, neuroimaging, and EEG all may be indicated. This is especially important for patients with histories of primary cancers, such as melanoma, that metastasise to the brain.

scholarly journals Combined Intravenous and Intraventricular Administration of Colistin Methanesulfonate in Critically Ill Patients with Central Nervous System Infection

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 1938-1940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mairi Ziaka ◽  
Sophia L. Markantonis ◽  
Marizoza Fousteri ◽  
Paris Zygoulis ◽  
Dimitris Panidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Intravenous Administration ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
External Ventricular Drain ◽  
Central Nervous System Infection ◽  
Intraventricular Administration ◽  
Colistin Methanesulfonate

ABSTRACTColistin pharmacokinetics were prospectively studied after intravenous administration of colistin methanesulphonate in critically ill patients without central nervous system infection (controls,n= 5) and in patients with external ventricular drain-associated ventriculitis after intravenous administration (EVDViv,n= 3) or combined intravenous/intraventricular administration (EVDVcomb,n= 4). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)/serum colistin concentration ratios were higher in EVDViv than in control patients (11% versus 7%,P≤ 0.05) and in EVDVcomb compared to all other patients (P< 0.0001). CSF colistin concentrations above the MIC of 0.5 μg/ml were achieved only in EVDVcomb patients.

scholarly journals Primary Central Nervous System Infection by Histoplasma in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Henry Koiti Sato ◽  
◽  
Joel Fernando Sanabria Duarte ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Histoplasma Capsulatum ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Central Nervous System Infection ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Disseminated Histoplasmosis ◽  
The World

Histoplasma capsulatum infection is endemic in many regions around the world, including Latin America [1]. However, cerebral presentation occurs in less than 25% of patients with disseminated histoplasmosis and even rarer as a stand-alone presentation. Three forms are described: meningeal, miliary granulomatous and parenchymal with formation of “histoplasmoma” [2]. Due to the rarity of the case and unusual clinical presentation and topography we describe the case below.

scholarly journals Mycoplasma hominis Meningitis in a 24 Week Premature Neonate: Case Report and Short Literature Review

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-254
Author(s):  
Louise Watson ◽  
Yee Min Pang ◽  
Simon Mitchell ◽  
Andrew Dodgson
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Central Nervous System Infection ◽  
Mycoplasma Hominis ◽  
Premature Neonate ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Hominis Infection ◽  
Optimum Management

Over the last 20-year period there have been fewer than 10 reported cases of Mycoplasma hominis central nervous system infection in either premature or full term infants. The optimum management of M hominis infection in premature infants is still unclear. We report the case of a premature infant with persistent central nervous system infection caused by M hominis treated successfully with intravenous chloramphenicol. Previous reports of M hominis central nervous infection and its management are reviewed.

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.

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