Open AccessA case of mistaken identity: An unusual presentation of neoplastic meningitis and a reminder of the hallmark features
Author(s) -
Davidson Catriona,
Achilleos Katerina,
Crawley Francesca,
Petchey William
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3289
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , lumbar puncture , meningitis , case presentation , intensive care medicine , general surgery , pathology , pediatrics , surgery , cerebrospinal fluid
This case offers an opportunity for education on the manifestations of neoplastic meningitis, a revision of the hallmark investigative features, and a reminder of the utilization of lumbar puncture in investigating unexplained neurological symptoms. Additionally, it emphasises the need for clinicians to avoid "diagnostic anchoring" when faced with recurrent attenders.