Intramedullary brain stem cyst and trapped IV ventricle after infection with Listeria monocytogenes

Madlinger, Albrecht; Krauss, Joachim K.

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“…Hydrocephalus was associated with spinal cord compression in two cases [5,7] and with intramedullary brain stem cyst trapping IV ventricle in one case [8]. In these reported cases, hydrocephalus occurred at different times ranging from a few weeks [5,8] to over 1 year [7] after the onset of the illness. In the present case, acute hydrocephalus occurred less than 10 days after admission.…”

Section: Reversible Acute Hydrocephalusmentioning

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“…Thus, identified cases of hydrocephalus complicating Listeria meningitis or encephalitis have been reported infrequently [5][6][7][8]. Hydrocephalus was associated with spinal cord compression in two cases [5,7] and with intramedullary brain stem cyst trapping IV ventricle in one case [8]. In these reported cases, hydrocephalus occurred at different times ranging from a few weeks [5,8] to over 1 year [7] after the onset of the illness.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…In a previous series that focused on brain stem encephalitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes, hydrocephalus was apparent in only 1 of the 35 computed tomographic scans of the brain performed [4]. Thus, identified cases of hydrocephalus complicating Listeria meningitis or encephalitis have been reported infrequently [5][6][7][8]. Hydrocephalus was associated with spinal cord compression in two cases [5,7] and with intramedullary brain stem cyst trapping IV ventricle in one case [8].…”

Section: Reversible Acute Hydrocephalusmentioning

confidence: 94%

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Reversible Acute Hydrocephalus Complicating Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis

Frat¹,

Veinstein²,

Wager

et al. 2001

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Reversible Acute Hydrocephalus Complicating Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis

Frat¹,

Veinstein²,

Wager

et al. 2001

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“…4, 5 Madlinger & Krauss report the occurrence of hydrocephalus, trapped fourth ventricle and brainstem intramedullary cyst in a child following intrauterine listeria infection. 4 However, listeriosis has been infrequently implicated as a cause of hydrocephalus in adults. 2 Involvement of the cord due to spinal arachnoiditis is even less common.…”

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Neurolisteriosis causing hydrocephalus, trapped fourth ventricle, hindbrain herniation and syringomyelia

Dhiwakar

Basu

Ramaswamy

et al. 2004

British Journal of Neurosurgery

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Central nervous system infection by Listeria monocytogenes is relatively uncommon, but is known to be highly morbid and fatal. We describe a case of listeria meningoencephalitis, wherein the acute episode was followed by a hitherto unreported conglomeration of severe and progressive neurological sequelae, in the form of supratentorial hydrocephalus, aqueduct block, trapped fourth ventricle, hindbrain herniation and syringomyelia. Pertinent literature is reviewed and the pathogenesis of the observed sequelae is explored.

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Rhombencephalitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes with hydrocephalus and intracranial hemorrhage: A case report and review of the literature

Liang

2019

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BACKGROUND Listeria monocytogenes ( L. monocytogenes ), a Gram-positive facultatively intracellular bacterium, is the causative agent of human listeriosis. Listeria infection is usually found in immunocompromised patients, including elderly people, pregnant women, and newborns, whereas it is rare in healthy people. L. monocytogenes may cause meningitis, meningoencephalitis, and some very rare and severe complications, such as hydrocephalus and intracranial hemorrhage, which cause high mortality and morbidity worldwide. Up to now, reports on hydrocephalus and intracranial hemorrhage due to L. monocytogenes are few. CASE SUMMARY We herein report a case of rhombencephalitis caused by L . monocytogenes in a 29-year-old man. He was admitted to the hospital with a 2-d history of headache and fever. He consumed unpasteurized cooked beef two days before appearance. His medical history included type 2 diabetes mellitus, and contaminated beef intake 2 d before onset. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed Gram-positive rod infection, and blood culture was positive for L . monocytogenes . Magnetic resonance imaging findings suggested rhombencephalitis and hydrocephalus. Treatment was started empirically and then modified according to the blood culture results. Repeated CT images were suggestive of intracranial hemorrhage. Although the patient underwent aggressive external ventricular drainage, he died of a continuing deterioration of intracranial conditions. CONCLUSION Hydrocephalus, intracranial hemorrhage, and inappropriate antimicrobial treatment are the determinations of unfavorable outcomes.

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Intramedullary brain stem cyst and trapped IV ventricle after infection with Listeria monocytogenes

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Reversible Acute Hydrocephalus Complicating Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis

Reversible Acute Hydrocephalus Complicating Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis

Neurolisteriosis causing hydrocephalus, trapped fourth ventricle, hindbrain herniation and syringomyelia

Rhombencephalitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes with hydrocephalus and intracranial hemorrhage: A case report and review of the literature

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