Authors: Sazilah Ahmad Sarji, Basri Johan Jeet Abdullah, Khean Jin Goh, Chong Tin Tan, Kum Thong Wong

Year: 2000

Journal: AJR

DOI: 10.361-803X/00/1752-437 or null

PMID: Not provided in the text

Summary#

This paper describes MRI findings of Nipah encephalitis in 31 patients, revealing discrete high-signal-intensity lesions disseminated throughout the brain, mainly in the subcortical and deep white matter of the cerebral hemispheres. No mass effect or cerebral edema was seen.

Key Findings#

• All patients studied had abnormalities on FLAIR sequences
• The main feature was discrete high-signal-intensity lesions measuring 2–7 mm in the subcortical and deep white matter of the cerebral hemispheres
• There was no correlation with focal neurologic signs, depth of coma, or outcome of patients

Methodology#

• Study Type: Case Study
• Sample Size: 31 patients
• Geographic Focus: Malaysia
• Time Period: Late September 1998 to April 1999

Topics#

Radiology, Neurology, Virology

Relevance#

The paper provides valuable information on MRI findings of Nipah encephalitis, aiding in its diagnosis and management.