[Acquired internal hydrocephalus complicating mumps meningo-encephalitis (author's transl)]
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Klinische Padiatrie
|September 1, 1976
Insights
A child developed hydrocephalus after mumps, a rare complication. This case highlights the importance of recognizing neurological sequelae of mumps meningoencephalitis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Mumps (epidemic parotitis) is a viral illness.
- Mumps meningoencephalitis can lead to neurological complications.
Observation:
- A 6.5-year-old girl presented with internal hydrocephalus.
- The hydrocephalus resulted from rostral aqueduct occlusion.
- This occurred 2.5 months after epidemic parotitis.
Findings:
- The patient experienced focal epileptic seizures during the illness.
- Pathogenetic aspects of mumps meningoencephalitis were investigated.
- Recent experimental animal research on mumps complications was included.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for severe neurological sequelae from mumps.
- Understanding the pathogenesis of mumps meningoencephalitis is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
- Further research, including animal models, may elucidate prevention and treatment strategies.
Abstract:
A 6 1/2 years old girl is reported who developed internal hydrocephalus due to an occlusion of the rostral aquaeduct, 2 1/2 months after epidemic parotitis. Epileptic reactions of focal origin occurred during the clinical cause, the implications of this special event and pathogenetic aspects of mumps-meningo-encephalitis are discussed, recent advances in experimental animals are included.