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Neurobrucellosis mimicking migraine.
A Roldán-Montaud1, F J Jiménez-Jiménez, F Zancada
1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Na Sra. Virgen del Puerto, Plasencia, Cáceres, España.
European Neurology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Central nervous system involvement in brucellosis is rare. This case highlights neurobrucellosis presenting as a migrainous syndrome, confirmed by Brucella isolation in cerebrospinal fluid.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Systemic brucellosis infrequently involves the central nervous system.
- Neurobrucellosis can manifest in diverse clinical presentations.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms mimicking a migrainous syndrome.
- The clinical picture was indistinguishable from typical migraine.
Findings:
- Brucellar meningitis was diagnosed in the presented case.
- Brucella species were successfully isolated from the cerebrospinal fluid, confirming the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering neurobrucellosis in differential diagnoses, even with seemingly common neurological symptoms.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of neurobrucellosis are crucial to prevent severe neurological complications.