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Late posttraumatic meningitis with concealed CSF otorrhea.

T N Lui1, S T Lee

  • 1Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Pediatric Neuroscience
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Recurrent pneumococcal meningitis in a child was successfully treated by surgically repairing a petrous bone fracture. This case highlights the need for thorough skull base evaluation in late post-traumatic infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Recurrent meningitis poses significant challenges, particularly in pediatric cases.
  • Head trauma can lead to complex complications, including cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old girl experienced recurrent pneumococcal meningitis following a head injury.
  • Imaging revealed a petrous bone fracture with a cerebrospinal fluid collection in the middle ear.

Findings:

  • High-resolution CT with metrizamide cisternography identified a fracture in the petrous bone.
  • Surgical repair of the dural defect effectively resolved the intracranial infections.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of aggressive skull base assessment in late post-traumatic infections.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leaks and preventing meningitis.

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