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Computed tomography in meningitis

L T Bilaniuk, R A Zimmerman, L Brown

    Neuroradiology
    |January 1, 1978
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    Computed tomography (CT) reveals various findings in meningitis cases. Acute meningitis can show enlarged spaces, inflamed meninges, fluid collections, and brain tissue damage.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Meningitis is a serious infection affecting the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
    • Accurate diagnosis and understanding of disease progression are crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the spectrum of computed tomography (CT) findings in patients diagnosed with meningitis.
    • To correlate CT findings with the clinical presentation of meningitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 34 patient cases diagnosed with meningitis.
    • Review of computed tomography (CT) scans performed on these patients.

    Main Results:

    • Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated diverse findings in meningitis.

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  • Acute cases frequently showed enlarged subarachnoid spaces and generalized meningeal/ependymal contrast enhancement.
  • Other observed findings included subdural collections (sterile and pyogenic), cortical infarction, and cerebral necrosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computed tomography (CT) is a valuable tool for diagnosing meningitis and identifying complications.
    • CT findings can aid in differentiating between various types and severities of meningitis.