Hydrocephalus as a presenting manifestation of neurosarcoidosis

South Med J. 2003 Apr;96(4):403-6. doi: 10.1097/01.SMJ.0000056648.43258.C0.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / complications
  • Hydrocephalus / drug therapy
  • Hydrocephalus / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis / complications
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy
  • Sarcoidosis / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Methylprednisolone