title: Diffusion-weighted imaging, apparent diffusion coefficients, and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MR imaging in endophthalmitis.
abstract: We describe the appearance of endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis in a patient who underwent MR imaging of the orbits before and during the course of treatment. Intraocular hyperintensity on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery and diffusion-weighted images were found very useful for diagnosing endophthalmitis. After a few days of treatment, a marked relative increase in intraocular mean apparent diffusion coefficient values was observed, which appears to indicate good treatment response.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
authors.forename: Zoran
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Rumboldt
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Moses
authors.forename: Ursula
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Wieczerzynski
authors.forename: Ranjiv
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saini
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D014822:Vitreous Body
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents