Pyogenic Ventriculitis Caused by Listeria Monocytogenes

Abstract

In case of meningitis, intraventricular sediments showing diffusion restriction on brain magnetic resonance imaging are highly suggestive of pyogenic ventriculitis for which early diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.

Keywords

• pyogenic ventriculitis
• ventricular empyema
• meningitis
• diffusion restriction
• listeria monocytogenes