Toxoplasmic myelitis in AIDS: gadolinium-enhanced MR.
An acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patient developed acute symptoms suggestive of a lower spinal cord lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed and demonstrated an enhancing lesion of the conus medullaris. Surgical biopsy revealed Toxoplasma gondii. Disease processes involving the spinal cord in AIDS patients are reviewed and differential diagnosis for the lesion in this patient is discussed.
Harris
T M
TM
Department of Radiology, Indiana University Hospitals, Indianapolis 46223.
Smith
R R
RR
Bognanno
J R
JR
Edwards
M K
MK
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009187:Myelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA