Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2019; 7(4): 538-547
Published online Feb 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i4.538
Rhombencephalitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes with hydrocephalus and intracranial hemorrhage: A case report and review of the literature
Jing-Jing Liang, Xiao-Yan He, Hong Ye
Jing-Jing Liang, Department of Neurology, Wuhan University, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
Xiao-Yan He, Department of Neurology, Shijiazhuang Second Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050200, Hebei Province, China
Hong Ye, Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Author contributions: Ye H designed the report; He XY collected the patient’s clinical data; Liang JJ analyzed the data and wrote the paper.
Supported by Young Teacher Foundation of Wuhan University, China, No. 2042017kf0142; and Guidance Fund of Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China, No. RMYD2018M19.
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Corresponding author: Hong Ye, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 45, Changchun Street, Beijing 100053, China. chris_yehong@126.com
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Received: October 31, 2018
Peer-review started: October 31, 2018
First decision: December 9, 2018
Revised: December 22, 2018
Accepted: January 3, 2019
Article in press: January 3, 2019
Published online: February 26, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) infection occurs predominantly in immunocompromised subjects. Various manifestations of listeriosis have been reported previously, but hydrocephalus and intracranial hemorrhage due to Listeria are rare. Hydrocephalus, intracranial hemorrhage, and inappropriate antimicrobial treatment are determinants of unfavorable outcomes. A pertinent literature review might contribute to improving our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of this disease.