Eosinophilic meningitis Due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis

Authors

  • Supathra Tiewcharoen Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
  • Anuwat Keerasuntonpong Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Praphathip Eamsobhana Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
  • Kobkunl Danpukdee Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Suchart Benjarassamerote Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Keywords:

Eosinophilic meningitis, Angiostrongylus cantonensis

Abstract

We report a 23 year old female who presented with a history of headache. She was admitted to a hospital in Nakornrachasrima province. Eosinophilic meningitis was diagnosed. However, releasing pressure of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by lumbar puncture, supportive and symptomatic treatment were performed resulting in appropriate treatment. The patient was referred to Siriraj Hospital due to the persisted headache. Multidisciplinary investigation such as imaging modalities, cytology and serological test for specific antibodies were carried out. Antibody against an A. cantonensis-specific 31-kDa antigen was detected in the serum sample obtained from this patient. In conclusion, A. cantonensis is the possible causative agent of headache in this patient.

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Published

27-08-2020

How to Cite

Tiewcharoen, S. ., Keerasuntonpong, A. ., Eamsobhana, P. ., Danpukdee, K. ., & Benjarassamerote, S. . (2020). Eosinophilic meningitis Due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis. Siriraj Medical Journal, 53(12), 797–802. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245549

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 12 (2001): December

Section

Interdepartment Conference

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