CNS involvement of virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome: MR imaging appearance

Authors
Forbes, KPN Collie, DA Parker, A
Citation
Kpn. Forbes et al., CNS involvement of virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome: MR imaging appearance, AM J NEUROR, 21(7), 2000, pp. 1248-1250
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01956108 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1248 - 1250
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-6108(200008)21:7<1248:CIOVHS>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
The MR imaging appearance of a Ease of virus-associated hemophagocytic synd rome complicated by diffuse CNS infiltration is presented. Virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome is a rare condition, precipitated by viral infecti on and characterized by proliferation of benign histiocytes with phagocytos is. In severe cases, the CNS may be involved.