[Imaging of meningitis complications]

Ann Med Interne (Paris). 2002 Sep;153(5):338-44.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors describe the radiological pattern of meningitis neurological complications. These complications are vascular lesions, arteritis and thrombophlebitis, brain swelling, hydro-cephalus, extra-cerebral collections, neuritis and labyrinthitis. When meningitis complication is suspected, MRI must be the first neuroradiological investigation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Angiography
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Edema / diagnosis
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / diagnosis
  • Labyrinthitis / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Meningitis / complications*
  • Prognosis
  • Prospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed