Herpes varicella tester encephalitis in immunocompromised patients

Citation
S. Weaver et al., Herpes varicella tester encephalitis in immunocompromised patients, NEUROLOGY, 52(1), 1999, pp. 193-195
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
00283878 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
193 - 195
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-3878(19990101)52:1<193:HVTEII>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The authors describe specific MRI features that suggest the diagnosis of va ricella tester encephalitis. MRI initially revealed discrete, subcortical, nonenhancing lesions that coalesced and developed enhancement. Gray matter involvement was seen later. Autopsy revealed spherical lesions of demyelina tion and hemorrhagic cavitation confirmed. as varicella tester encephalitis . Characteristic MR features may suggest the diagnosis of varicella tester encephalitis, enabling definitive diagnostic testing and early institution of antiviral treatment.