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doi: 10.1007/BF01372112.
Diffuse pneumocephalus due to meningitis: CT findings
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Diffuse pneumocephalus due to meningitis: CT findings
Pediatr Radiol.
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Abstract
Diffuse pneumocephalus due to infection by gas forming organisms is very unusual. We report computed tomography (CT) findings of such a case in an infant with Clostridium meningitis.
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