Communicating hydrocephalus as a complication of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis.

Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak; Thammaroj, Jureerat; Limpawattana, Panita; Intapan, Pewpan M; Tiamkao, Somsak; Jitpimolmard, Suthipun

Communicating hydrocephalus as a complication of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis.

Date

2006-07-03

Authors

Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak

Jitpimolmard, Suthipun

Abstract

The authors reported an adult patient with communicating hydrocephalus in eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. He presented with localized peritonitis and then developed eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. Angiostrongylus cantonensis was the causative agent. This was confirmed by the positive serology test. His consciousness did not recover after supportive treatment. The MRI of the brain showed diffuse enlargement of the ventricular system two weeks after the diagnosis was made. The parameters for hydrocephalus were measured and were compatible with the Gyldensted's criteria.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Sawanyawisuth K, Thammaroj J, Limpawattana P, Intapan PM, Tiamkao S, Jitpimolmard S. Communicating hydrocephalus as a complication of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2006 Jul; 89(7): 1024-8