title: Imaging of intracranial infection.
abstract: Modern imaging techniques define the anatomic region infected and the evolution of the disease, help to evaluate treatment efficacy, and frequently can help to determine extra-central nervous system sources of infection, such as sinusitis or mastoiditis. These techniques are discussed by anatomic region, and differential diagnosis based on image pattern is formulated. Special attention is given to the findings in the immunocompromised host and in congenital infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Latchaw
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Hirsch
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Yock
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery