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    J Korean Radiol Soc. 2001 Jan;44(1):15-17. Korean.
    Published online Mar 11, 2016.
    https://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2001.44.1.15
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    Case Report

    CT Findings of Diffuse Pneumocephalus due to Bacterial Meningitis: A Case Report

    Ji Yeon Seok, Hyun Sook Kim, Hee Joon Bae, Hwa Ryung Chung, Dae Hong Kim and Yong Kyu Yoon
      • Department of Radiology, Eulji University, School of Medicine, Korea.
      • Department of Neurology, Eulji University, School of Medicine, Korea.
      • Department of Clinical Pathology, Eulji University, School of Medicine, Korea.

    Abstract

    We report a case of diffuse pneumocephalus due to infection. Brain CT revealed diffuse brain swelling and diffuse pneumocephalus in the ventricular system, subarachnoid space, subdural/epidural space and superior sagittal sinus. CSF disclosed the presence of a yellowish-green pus-like liquid. Polymerase chain reaction was positive for Haemophilus influenza Ag.

    Keywords
    Brain, CT; Brain, infection

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    MeSH Terms
    Brain
    Brain Edema
    Haemophilus
    Influenza, Human
    Meningitis, Bacterial*
    Pneumocephalus*
    Polymerase Chain Reaction
    Subarachnoid Space
    Superior Sagittal Sinus
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