Case 38-2006

Abstract

A 5-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital because of headaches, abdominal pain, increasing abdominal girth, and a rash. Five months earlier, intermittent severe headaches and abdominal pain had developed, and papilledema was found. MRI disclosed bilateral subdural hygromas, which required placement of a subdural–peritoneal shunt, at which time ascites was noted. Headaches, abdominal pain, and ascites gradually worsened, and a rash developed. Diagnostic procedures were performed.