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

Authors

Rachel J Saban, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Meaghan M Berns, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Mazen M Al-Hakim, Beaumont Health
Gustavo A Patino, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-14-2020

Publication Title

Clinical Case Reports

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.

Volume

8

Issue

2

First Page

363

Last Page

368

Recommended Citation

Saban RJ, Berns MM, Al-Hakim MM, Patino GA. Hydrocephalus as the presenting symptom of sarcoidosis: A case report and review of literature. Clin Case Rep. 2020 Jan 14;8(2):363-368. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2665. PMID: 32128190; PMCID: PMC7044387.

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.2665

ISSN

2050-0904

PubMed ID

32128190