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ArticleCureus2024

Unveiling the Veiled: Enteroviral Meningitis Mimicking Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

Sathvika A, Nirmala D C, Shiny Pj, Sreevinishaa Ravichandran, J S Kumar

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Sathvika AGeneral Medicine, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Nirmala D CGeneral Medicine, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Shiny PjMedical Research, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Sreevinishaa RavichandranGeneral Medicine, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
J S KumarGeneral Medicine, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Meningitis is a significant health concern globally, with enterovirus (EV) being the most common cause of viral meningitis in adults. We discuss the case of a 57-year-old female patient with enteroviral meningitis manifesting as pseudotumor cerebri, posing significant clinical challenges. She presented with symptoms, signs, and radiological evidence suggesting idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The CSF analysis showed pleocytosis, which led to further investigations that unveiled a positive case of EV by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis. This case highlights the fact that not all cases of raised intracranial pressure are detrimental or recalcitrant. It accentuates the need for thorough diagnostic evaluation and emphasizes the potential for favorable outcomes with conservative management.

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atypical presentationcentral nervous system infections (cns)enteroviral meningitisintracranial pressurepseudotumor

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PMID39104968
PMCPMC11298276

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