MRI of Neurosyphilis Presenting as Mesiotemporal Abnormalities: a Case Report
Korean Journal of Radiology
; : 310-312, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
The high signal intensities in bilateral mesiotemporal lobes on T2-weighted images are typical findings of herpes encephalitis or paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis. We report a case of neurosyphilis with mesiotemporal involvement on MRI. Positive antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid confirmed the diagnosis. The results suggest that neurosyphilis should be considered when MRI results indicate mesiotemporal abnormalities.
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Asunto principal:
Penicilinas
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Lóbulo Temporal
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Lengua
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Biopsia con Aguja
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Chancro
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Encefalitis por Herpes Simple
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Encefalitis Límbica
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Enfermedades Raras
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Año:
2009
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Article