Herpes varicella zoster encephalitis in immunocompromised patients Journal Article

  


Authors: Weaver, S.; Rosenblum, M. K.; DeAngelis, L. M.
Article Title: Herpes varicella zoster encephalitis in immunocompromised patients
Abstract: The authors describe specific MRI features that suggest the diagnosis of varicella zoster encephalitis. MRI initially revealed discrete, subcortical, nonenhancing lesions that coalesced and developed enhancement. Gray matter involvement was seen later. Autopsy revealed spherical lesions of demyelination and hemorrhagic cavitation confirmed as varicella zoster encephalitis. Characteristic MR features may suggest the diagnosis of varicella zoster encephalitis, enabling definitive diagnostic testing and early institution of antiviral treatment.
Keywords: adult; human tissue; case report; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; magnetic resonance imaging; herpes zoster; hodgkin disease; brain; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; immune deficiency; immunocompromised host; autopsy; neuropathology; demyelination; gray matter; virus encephalitis; encephalitis, viral; humans; human; male; female; priority journal; article
Journal Title: Neurology
Volume: 52
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0028-3878
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 1999-01-01
Start Page: 193
End Page: 195
Language: English
PUBMED: 9921876
PROVIDER: scopus
DOI: 10.​1212/​WNL.​52.​1.​193
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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