title: Computed tomography in the evaluation of herpes simplex encephalitis.
abstract: A case of newborn congenital herpes simplex type 2 viral infection is presented. Computed tomography (CT) revealed diffuse hydrocephalus, and confirmed the periventricular nature of the brain calcifications. The pathologic, radiographic, and CT findings are discussed.
mesh_terms: D004671:Encephalitis, Arbovirus / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed