ABSTRACT
The cerebral trunk localization of the hydatid cyst is exceptional. We report the case of a 3-year old girl who has a primary localization of the hydatid cyst on the level of cerebral [peduncle]. Our patient has been admitted with signs of intracranial hypertension. The initial CT scan reveals a triventricular hydrocephaly without an obvious [obstacle] and the magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic lesion measuring 10 mm located in the mesencephale. This lesion obstructs the Sylvius's aqueduct hence, leading to the hydrocephaly. The patient has benefited from a ventriculo-peritoneal derivation. After 4 months she presented the same symptoms. the magnetic resonance imaging and the scan revealed a lesion measuring 36mm.the patient underwent a new operation and the diagnosis of intracranial hydatid cyst was confirmed with the histopathological examination. Our patient didn't have any other localization and her hydatid serology was negative, too
ABSTRACT
Glucose transporter type 1 deficiency is a rare but curable disease whose real frequency is probably under estimated. This defect is responsible df reduced glucose brain supply across the blood-brain barrier. We report a mild form of GLUT1 deficiency suspected in al 9 months old boy when low cerebrospinal fluid rate glucose had persisted several months after recovery from presumed viral meningitis. GLUT 1 deficiency should be evoked in any child with delayed milestones development or seizures of unclear cause. The sole effective treatment is based on ketogenic diet