MR imaging of herpes simplex type I encephalitis in infants and young children: A separate pattern of findings

Citation
Jr. Leonard et al., MR imaging of herpes simplex type I encephalitis in infants and young children: A separate pattern of findings, AM J ROENTG, 174(6), 2000, pp. 1651-1655
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY
ISSN journal
0361803X → ACNP
Volume
174
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1651 - 1655
Database
ISI
SICI code
0361-803X(200006)174:6<1651:MIOHST>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We sought to identify the initial MR findings of herpes simplex encephalitis in infants and young children. CONCLUSION. MR imaging findings of herpes encephalitis in infants and young children appear to differ from those seen in neonates, older children, and adults. Appreciation of this MR imaging pattern coupled with a strong clin ical suspicion of herpes helps to ensure the correct diagnosis is made.