A case of mistaken identity: An unusual presentation of neoplastic meningitis and a reminder of the hallmark features

Catriona Davidson; Katerina Achilleos; Francesca Crawley; William Petchey

doi:10.1002/ccr3.3289

A case of mistaken identity: An unusual presentation of neoplastic meningitis and a reminder of the hallmark features

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Sep 15;8(12):2969-2972. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3289. eCollection 2020 Dec.

Authors

Catriona Davidson¹, Katerina Achilleos², Francesca Crawley², William Petchey²

Affiliations

¹ Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge UK.
² West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust Bury Saint Edmunds UK.

Abstract

This case offers an opportunity for education on the manifestations of neoplastic meningitis, a revision of the hallmark investigative features, and a reminder of the utilization of lumbar puncture in investigating unexplained neurological symptoms. Additionally, it emphasises the need for clinicians to avoid "diagnostic anchoring" when faced with recurrent attenders.

Keywords: neoplastic meningitis; vertigo.

Publication types

Case Reports