Contrast-enhanced magnetization transfer saturation imaging improves MR detection of herpes simplex encephalitis

Jerry W. Burke; Vincent P. Mathews; Allen D. Elster; John L. Ulmer; Frederick M. McLean; Steven B. Davis

Contrast-enhanced magnetization transfer saturation imaging improves MR detection of herpes simplex encephalitis

Jerry W. Burke, Vincent P. Mathews, Allen D. Elster, John L. Ulmer, Frederick M. McLean, Steven B. Davis

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Abstract

Cranial MR imaging was performed in three patients in whom herpes simplex encephalitis was subsequently proved. In all cases, the postcontrast T1- weighted MR images obtained with magnetization transfer saturation showed greater central nervous system involvement than was apparent on the conventional MR images. Specifically, the postcontrast magnetization transfer images were superior at delineating generalized meningeal enhancement as well as focal areas of brain involvement not seen on noncontrast T2-weighted images or conventional postcontrast T1-weighted images.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	773-776
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Neuroradiology
Volume	17
Issue number	4
State	Published - Apr 1996

Keywords

Encephalitis
Herpes simplex
Magnetic resonance, magnetization transfer

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