title: Hydrocephalus as a presenting manifestation of neurosarcoidosis.
abstract: We present a case of hydrocephalus as the primary manifestation of neurosarcoidosis. Neurologic involvement is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with sarcoidosis. Detection and management of neurosarcoidosis remains problematic. Although the typical presentation of facial nerve palsy in a documented case of sarcoidosis is not a diagnostic dilemma, more atypical presentations such as hydrocephalus with increased intracranial pressure in a previously healthy patient can be a challenge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine Education, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Mercer University, Savannah Campus, Savannah, GA 31406, USA.
authors.forename: Hossein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Akhondi
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barochia
authors.forename: Björn
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Holmström
authors.forename: Mary Jean
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone