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IBUPROFEN-INDUCED ASEPTIC MENINGITIS: A CASE REPORT
Sofia Alexandra Pereira Pires1, Ana Pereira Lemos2, Ester Preciosa Maio Nunes Pereira2
1Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
Objective:
To report a case of a male adolescent with the diagnosis of ibuprofen-induced meningitis. We discuss themain causes of drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM) and highlight the importance of early recognition of DIAM, sothat the offending drug can be withdrawn, and recurrences prevented. Only few DIAM cases have been reported in pediatric age.
Case Description:
A healthy 15-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with headache, nausea, dizziness, fever, conjunctival hyperemia and blurred vision 30 minutes after ibuprofen-intake. During his stay, he developed emesis and neck stiffness. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis excluded infectious causes, and DIAM was considered. He totally recovered after drug withdrawal.
Comments:
DIAM is a rare entity, that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an aseptic meningitis. The major causative agents are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, particularly ibuprofen. Suspicion is made by the chronologic link between drug intake and the beginning of symptoms, but infectious causes should always be ruled out.
Insights
Ibuprofen can cause drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM) in adolescents, a rare condition. Early recognition and drug withdrawal are crucial for recovery and preventing recurrence of this ibuprofen side effect.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM) is a rare but serious adverse reaction.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), particularly ibuprofen, are common culprits.
- DIAM is infrequently reported in pediatric populations.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old male presented with acute symptoms including headache, fever, and blurred vision shortly after ibuprofen ingestion.
- Neurological signs such as neck stiffness and emesis developed during observation.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis ruled out infectious meningitis.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with ibuprofen-induced aseptic meningitis.
- Complete recovery was achieved after discontinuing ibuprofen.
- A temporal relationship between ibuprofen intake and symptom onset was noted.
Implications:
- DIAM should be considered in the differential diagnosis of aseptic meningitis, especially in adolescents.
- Prompt identification and withdrawal of the offending NSAID are essential for patient management.
- Awareness of DIAM can prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
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