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Brain tumors simulating purulent meningitis.

D Soffer

    European Neurology
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Primary brain tumors can mimic meningitis, presenting with fever and CSF pleocytosis. Early diagnosis is crucial as these tumors, like ependymoma and astrocytoma, can be mistaken for infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neuro-oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Primary brain tumors are rare but can present with atypical symptoms.
    • Meningitis is a common infectious condition characterized by fever and meningeal signs.

    Observation:

    • Three cases of primary brain tumors (two infant ependymomas, one adult astrocytoma) presented with symptoms mimicking purulent meningitis.
    • Patients exhibited acute onset fever, meningeal irritation signs, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis, but lacked other focal neurological deficits.

    Findings:

    • Diagnosis was delayed in all cases, with two confirmed only at autopsy.
    • The study suggests leptomeningeal irritation by the tumor and its products as a cause for the observed clinical and CSF findings.
    • Simultaneous occurrence of brain tumor and meningitis was deemed unlikely in these cases.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering brain tumors in the differential diagnosis of meningitis, especially in atypical presentations.
    • Underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by brain tumors that simulate infectious meningitis.
    • Emphasizes the need for advanced neuroimaging in cases with persistent or unexplained meningitis-like symptoms.