CT Findings of Diffuse Pneumocephalus due to Bacterial Meningitis: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2001.44.1.15
- Author:
Ji Yeon SEOK
1
;
Hyun Sook KIM
;
Hee Joon BAE
;
Hwa Ryung CHUNG
;
Dae Hong KIM
;
Yong Kyu YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Eulji University, School of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brain, CT;
Brain, infection
- MeSH:
Brain;
Brain Edema;
Haemophilus;
Influenza, Human;
Meningitis, Bacterial*;
Pneumocephalus*;
Polymerase Chain Reaction;
Subarachnoid Space;
Superior Sagittal Sinus
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2001;44(1):15-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
