CNS granulomatosis in a child with chronic granulomatous disease

Br J Neurosurg. 2000 Feb;14(1):59-61. doi: 10.1080/02688690042951.

Abstract

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a disease in which a granulomatous process involves various organ systems and in which recurrent infections are seen. The basic defect is the absence of the granulocyte respiratory burst. CNS involvement is rare. We present a report of a child with CGD and CNS involvement, presenting with hydrocephalus. Candida was identified in the granulomata. The patient responded well to a CSF shunt and antifungal therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Brain Diseases / surgery
  • Candidiasis / etiology*
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
  • Child, Preschool
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / complications*
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Fungal / etiology*