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K M Davis

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Listeria rhombencephalitis mimicking tuberculous meningitis.

A previously healthy man developed a progressive neurologic illness characterized by an "aseptic meningitis syndrome," progressive hypoglycorrhachia, and severe brain-stem dysfunction. Initial dramatic response to antituberculosis therapy supported the diagnosis of tuberculous basilar meningitis; however, Listeria monocytogenes eventually grew in a blood culture, and the patient recovered following intravenous ampicillin therapy. The entity of listerial rhombencephalitis should be considered as a treatable cause of acute, progressive brain-stem meningoencephalitis.

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Magnetic resonance imaging in congenital dysplasia of the hip.

This study was designed to determine the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in managing congenital hip dysplasia and dislocation. We compared various hip parameters using bony and cartilaginous landmarks. MRI determined that the bony acetabular index (AI) accurately reflects the cartilaginous AI. Bony acetabular indices greater than 30 degrees indicated hip dysplasia, subluxation, or dislocation. MRI demonstrates qualitative information not available on plain films; however, it does not provide further quantitative data, so we do not recommend its routine use in the evaluation of congenital hip dysplasia. The true benefit of MRI may be its ability to identify a group of patients with bone dysplasia but normal cartilaginous growth potential.

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