The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 5 , Pages 757-757.e1 , November 2009

Mollaret Meningitis Associated with Occipital Dermal Sinus

Received 30 March 2009 ,Accepted 6 May 2009.

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    Cranial magnetic resonance imaging: Sagittal view, T2-weighted (left), and Gd-enhanced T1-weighted (right) images show the cystic mass of posterior fossa with the sinus tract extending from the skin d

    Cranial magnetic resonance imaging: Sagittal view, T2-weighted (left), and Gd-enhanced T1-weighted (right) images show the cystic mass of posterior fossa with the sinus tract extending from the skin dimple.

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    Cytologic study of CSF: Unique, large, macrophage-like cells with foamy abundant cytoplasm and bean-shaped nuclei are shown.

    Cytologic study of CSF: Unique, large, macrophage-like cells with foamy abundant cytoplasm and bean-shaped nuclei are shown.

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    Plain radiograph, frontal view, shows a marked defect in the occipital skull vault.

    Plain radiograph, frontal view, shows a marked defect in the occipital skull vault.

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    Three-dimensional CT scan shows a defect in the occipital skull vault.

    Three-dimensional CT scan shows a defect in the occipital skull vault.

PII: S0022-3476(09)00486-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.05.011

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 5 , Pages 757-757.e1 , November 2009

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