Gd-DTPA enhanced MRI of herpes simplex encephalitis: a case report.
Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) has been well described by computed tomography (CT) and by non-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We present a case of Gd-DTPA enhanced MRI of HSE and its evolution under antiviral therapy.
Switzer
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Department of Radiology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Gomori
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Eliashiv
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D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA