DOI: 10.12890/2025_005132

Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis complicated by hygroma and vasculitis

Authors

  • Abdelkader Dib Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Johny Salem Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Mohamad Dawood Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Omar Osman Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Mirna Fares Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon

Mirnafarespub@gmail.com

Keywords

Meningitis, hygroma, vasculitis

Abstract

Hygroma and vasculitis are rare complications of meningitis, that are serious and potentially fatal. In this case report, we present a 71-year-old male diagnosed with Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis who developed bilateral subdural hygroma and vasculitis despite appropriate treatment in the intensive care unit. The patient experienced seizures and persistent febrile episodes, leading to the diagnosis of these complications. Despite surgical and medical management, the patient’s neurological status did not improve, and he remained comatose and was eventually transitioned to palliative care.

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Published

2025-02-04

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Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025)

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Dib A, Salem J, Dawood M, Osman O, Fares M. Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis complicated by hygroma and vasculitis. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 4 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];12(3). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/5132

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