Hydrocephalus as the presenting symptom of sarcoidosis: A case report and review of literature

Abstract Hydrocephalus is rare in sarcoidosis, especially as the presenting symptom. Neurosarcoidosis as a cause of unexplained communicating hydrocephalus should be considered in cases of abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and negative infectious and tumoral studies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rachel J. Saban, Meaghan M. Berns, Mazen M. Al‐Hakim, Gustavo A. Patino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-02-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2665
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Summary:Abstract Hydrocephalus is rare in sarcoidosis, especially as the presenting symptom. Neurosarcoidosis as a cause of unexplained communicating hydrocephalus should be considered in cases of abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and negative infectious and tumoral studies.
ISSN:2050-0904