Leptomeningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that can be caused by various infectious agents. Cystic leptomeningitis is one type of this disease.
Cystic leptomeningitis is quite rare and usually appears in children between 1 and 5 years of age. It is characterized by the formation of cysts on the surface of the meninges. These cysts may be filled with fluid or pus.
The main symptom of cystic leptomeningitis is a severe headache, which may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Fever, convulsions, and loss of consciousness may also occur.
To diagnose cystic leptomeningitis, an MRI of the brain is necessary. Treatment for this disease includes the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases, surgery may be required to remove the cysts.
Cystic leptomeningitis
This is a rare but very serious disease that can cause complications. It is an infectious inflammation of the meninges. As well as the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord. In medicine, this disease is also known as meningitis. The disease has several varieties, one of which is cystic meningitis - prolapse of the cerebral sinus complex.
Pathogenesis and symptoms of the disease
Scientists have not established the exact cause of the development of cystic meningitis. But it is known to be caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. After