A rare case of brainstem encephalitis by Listeria monocytogenes with isolated mesencephalic localization. Case report and review.

作者信息

Reynaud Laura, Graf Maria, Gentile Ivan, Cerini Raimondo, Ciampi Rocco, Noce Salvatore, Borrelli Francesco, Viola Chiara, Gentile Fabrizio, Briganti Francesco, Borgia Guglielmo

机构信息

Department of Public Medicine and Social Security, Faculty of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.

出版信息

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007 May;58(1):121-3. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2006.11.001. Epub 2007 Apr 3.

We describe a case of brainstem infection by Listeria monocytogenes with right oculomotor palsy and lip drop, facial hypoesthesia, left arm paresthesia, positive blood culture, and sterile liquor in a 63-year-old man. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an isolated mesencephalic lesion. Localization of this kind accounted for 3% of 111 cases reviewed.