Isolated Torticollis May Present as an Atypical Presentation of Meningitis
Joint Authors
Chirurgi, Roger
Kahlon, Samrina
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires urgent diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis is infrequently missed if the patient presents with the classic symptoms of fever, headache, rash, nuchal rigidity, or Kernig or Brudzinski sign.
However, it may be less obvious in neonates, elderly, or immunocompromised patients.
Meningitis which presents as isolated torticollis, without any other signs or symptoms, is exceedingly rare.
Objective.
To identify an abnormal presentation of meningitis in an adult immunocompromised patient.
Case Report.
We present a case of an adult diabetic male who presented multiple times to the ED with complaint of isolated torticollis, who ultimately was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Conclusion.
We propose that in the absence of sufficient explanation for acute painful torticollis in an immunocompromised adult patient, further evaluation, possibly including a lumbar puncture may be warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chirurgi, Roger& Kahlon, Samrina. 2012. Isolated Torticollis May Present as an Atypical Presentation of Meningitis. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453423
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chirurgi, Roger& Kahlon, Samrina. Isolated Torticollis May Present as an Atypical Presentation of Meningitis. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453423
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chirurgi, Roger& Kahlon, Samrina. Isolated Torticollis May Present as an Atypical Presentation of Meningitis. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453423
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453423