Human Chronic Necrotizing Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis: A Novel Case Report

• Main Authors: Alexus P. Taddonio, Eric J. Veloso, Kelly J. Baldwin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Karger Publishers 2018-10-01
• Series: Case Reports in Neurology
• Subjects: Central nervous system; Meningoencephalitis; Meningitis; Chronic meningitis; Encephalitis; Granulomatous disease; Chronic necrotizing granulomatous meningoencephalitis; New-onset neurological symptoms
• Online Access: https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/494079
• ISSN: 1662-680X

Necrotizing and granulomatous meningoencephalitis are common central nervous system diseases known to affect canines. To date, necrotizing granulomatous meningoencephalitis has yet to be described in humans. Current studies of presumed pathogenesis and possible treatment options have only been described in canines. This is a case report of a 55-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with necrotizing granulomatous meningoencephalitis in the setting of new-onset neurological symptoms without any infectious or malignant source.