[Unilateral hydrocephalus caused by abscess of the choroid plexus].
A case of unilateral hydrocephalus due to an abscess in the ipsilateral choroid plexuses, and revealed by intracranial hypertension is reported. Treatment with ceftriaxone, metronidazol and thiophenicol was clinically and radiographically successful, without surgery 3 weeks later. Management and mechanisms are discussed.
Terrier
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Service d'Anesthésie et Réanimation, Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, Lyon.
Jourdan
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Remond
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Vighettho
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Peloux
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Naous
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Artru
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D000328:Adult; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002831:Choroid Plexus; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013839:Thiamphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D008795:Metronidazole; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D013839:Thiamphenicol
Hydrocéphalie unilatérale par abcès des plexus choroïdes.