Congenital cytomegalovirus virus infection.
A 14 months old male child with psychomotor retardation and hypotonia is reported, where computerized axial tomography revealed multiple calcification and ventriculomegaly secondary to cortical atrophy. Investigation suggested the diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infection. Importance of early diagnosis is emphasized as the potential long term sequelae can be prevented or reduced markedly with available therapeutic options.
Rana
P V
PV
Head of Department, Department of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, Chitwan, Nepal. rananirmalpvs@gmail.com
D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000151:congenital* / Q000635:transmission*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000821:virology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed