Transient bulging of the anterior fontanel

Bulging of the anterior fontanel could be an ominous sign, especially when associated with other signs or symptoms of raised intracranial pressure. However, some benign conditions have also been reported with bulging of the anterior fontanel such as following Rotaviral gastroenteritis, respiratory t...

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Published in:	Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 265 - 266
Main Author:	Aliyu, Ibrahim
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-07-2018 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Care and treatment Gastroenteritis Hydrocephalus Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Infection Intracranial pressure Medical research Meningitis pseudotumor cerebri Respiratory tract diseases transient bulging of anterior fontanel Vaccination
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Summary:	Bulging of the anterior fontanel could be an ominous sign, especially when associated with other signs or symptoms of raised intracranial pressure. However, some benign conditions have also been reported with bulging of the anterior fontanel such as following Rotaviral gastroenteritis, respiratory tract infection, rosella infantum infection, and vaccination. This is usually transient and its exact mechanism is not completely understood. Therefore, the case of a 5-month-old boy who had a bulging anterior fontanel following treatment for meningitis, which was confused with postmeningitic hydrocephalus, is reported.
ISSN:	2321-4848
DOI:	10.4103/amhs.amhs_114_17