Persistent Craniopharyngeal Canal: A Rare Cause for Recurrent Meningitis in Pediatric Population

Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2020 Jul-Aug;23(4):545-548. doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_411_18. Epub 2019 Mar 5.

Abstract

We present the case of a 5-year-old girl who had six episodes of meningitis. She also had panhypopituitarism and was found to have a persistent craniopharyngeal canal (CPC) as the cause of her recurrent meningitis. Role of neuroradiology and a high index of suspicion by the clinical team are highlighted here. Persistent CPC is a rare cause of recurrent meningitis. We discuss the approach to the child with recurrent meningitis.

Keywords: Craniopharyngeal canal; hypopituitarism; recurrent meningitis.

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  • Case Reports