CT Findings of Diffuse Pneumocephalus due to Bacterial Meningitis: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 15-17, 2001.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-23034
ABSTRACT
We report a case of diffuse pneumocephalus due to infection. Brain CT revealed diffuse brain swelling and diffuse pneumocephalus in the ventricular system, subarachnoid space, subdural/epidural space and superior sagittal sinus. CSF disclosed the presence of a yellowish-green pus-like liquid. Polymerase chain reaction was positive for Haemophilus influenza Ag.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumocephalus
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Subarachnoid Space
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Brain
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Brain Edema
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Haemophilus
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Meningitis, Bacterial
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Influenza, Human
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Superior Sagittal Sinus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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