III. Meningitis (Leptomeningitis)

D. Spinal fluid changes (cont) :

3. Chronic meningitis

• Increased pressure
• Sometimes decreased glucose
• Increased protein
• Hundreds of mononuclear cells

E. Complications:

• Hydrocephalus caused by obliteration of subarachnoid space, exit foramina or other sites
• Edema and increased intracranial pressure
• Cranial nerve palsies
• Thrombosis from inflammatory infiltrate in the walls of arteries
• Brain abscess or subdural abscess
• Seizures