Acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis complicating sepsis

Authors
Tanser, SJ Walker, MB Hilton, DA
Citation
Sj. Tanser et al., Acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis complicating sepsis, ANAESTH I C, 29(1), 2001, pp. 54-57
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
ISSN journal
0310057X → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
54 - 57
Database
ISI
SICI code
0310-057X(200102)29:1<54:AHLCS>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
A case of acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis presenting as fatal septic e ncephalopathy is reported. The clinical features of this condition are revi ewed and the potential for earlier diagnosis is considered.