MR Imaging Features of Nipah Encephalitis

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.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Sarji-et-al-2012-mr-imaging-features-of-nipah-encephalitis.pdf