Diffusion-weighted MR imaging findings in a patient with herpes simplex encephalitis.
作者信息
Heiner L, Demaerel Ph
机构信息
Department of Radiology, University Hospital KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
出版信息
Eur J Radiol. 2003 Mar;45(3):195-8. doi: 10.1016/s0720-048x(02)00306-6.
INTRODUCTION
Herpes simplex meningoencephalitis is one of the most common viral central nervous system infection in adults. Early diagnosis is essential for treatment.
CASE REPORT
We present a case of a 68-year-old female patient with herpes simplex infection. On admission, she was in severe clinical condition. Diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging detected brain involvement better than conventional sequences. After acyclovir therapy, the patient fully recovered.
CONCLUSION
DW magnetic resonance imaging is expected to provide a more sensitive imaging in herpes simplex patients than conventional sequences.
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