Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in rhombencephalitis due to Listeria monocytogenes.
We present diffusion-weighted imaging findings of a case of rhombencephalitis due to Listeria monocytogenes. It is a rare, life-threatening disorder. The diagnosis is difficult by clinical findings only. In this report, we aim to draw attention to the role of conventional and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging findings. To our knowledge, this is the first case report in the literature with apparent diffusion coefficient values of diseased brain parenchyma.
Hatipoglu
H G
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Department of Radiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. gulhatip@yahoo.com
Gurbuz
M Onbasioglu
MO
Sakman
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Yuksel
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D000328:Adult; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D017352:Echo-Planar Imaging; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes; D008088:Listeriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D012249:Rhombencephalon / Q000382:microbiology*