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Sonography in pyogenic meningitis

R Arrumugham1, S Katariya, P Singhi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

Indian Pediatrics
|November 1, 1994
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Ultrasonography can diagnose complications of pyelonephritis, such as ventriculomegaly, in infants after the first week of illness. Serial ultrasounds help monitor treatment response and disease progression.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acute pyelonephritis is a serious infection in infants.
  • Early diagnosis and monitoring of complications are crucial for effective management.
  • Conventional imaging methods may have limitations in certain scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of ultrasonography for the early diagnosis of pyelonephritis complications in infants.
  • To assess the role of serial sonographic examinations in monitoring disease progression and treatment response.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 50 infants with proven pyelonephritis.
  • Serial ultrasonographic examinations of the skull were performed.
  • Sonographic findings were compared with CT scan diagnoses.

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Main Results:

  • Abnormal findings were detected in 32 infants, including echogenic sulci, ventriculomegaly, brain abscess, ventriculitis, subdural effusion, and cerebral edema.
  • Ultrasonography showed complete agreement with CT scans for ventriculomegaly, ventriculitis, solitary brain abscess, and cerebral edema.
  • Sonography missed some cases of subdural effusion, multiple brain abscesses, and cerebral infarction.
  • Serial scans effectively documented progressive ventriculomegaly and monitored response to anti-edema therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for diagnosing pyelonephritis complications in infants after the first week of illness.
  • Serial sonography aids in monitoring the progression of ventriculomegaly and assessing treatment efficacy.
  • While useful, ultrasonography has limitations and should be considered alongside other imaging modalities.