Anterior fontanel herniation in group B streptococcus meningitis in newborns.
Brain herniation at any site is a rare complication of neonatal meningitis. Two cases of anterior fontanel herniation, associated with group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus meningitis are reported. This finding is a poor prognostic sign.
Cueva
J P
JP
Department of Pediatrics, EHS Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Egel
R T
RT
D004677:Encephalocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D012886:Skull; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed