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A persistent craniopharyngeal canal with recurrent bacterial meningitis: case report and literature review
Stephanie Habermann1, Adikarige Haritha Dulanka Silva2, Kristian Aquilina2
1Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, UK. stephanie.habermann1@nhs.net.
Background:
A persistent craniopharyngeal canal (PCC) is a rare but treatable anatomical abnormality that causes recurrent meningitis and should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
Case Report:
We report a case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with recurrent meningitis associated to his PCC. Surgical repair was performed, and no further episodes occurred.
Insights
A persistent craniopharyngeal canal (PCC) is a rare cause of recurrent meningitis. Surgical repair of this anatomical abnormality successfully resolved the condition in an 8-year-old boy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Anatomical Abnormalities
Background:
- Persistent craniopharyngeal canal (PCC) is a rare congenital anomaly.
- PCC can lead to recurrent meningitis, necessitating its consideration in differential diagnoses.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old boy presented with recurrent meningitis.
- The meningitis was associated with an underlying persistent craniopharyngeal canal.
Findings:
- Surgical repair of the persistent craniopharyngeal canal was performed.
- Post-surgical intervention, the patient experienced no further episodes of meningitis.
Implications:
- Surgical correction is an effective treatment for meningitis secondary to PCC.
- Highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating PCC in pediatric recurrent meningitis cases.
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