Abstract
Seven neonates with proven herpes (HSV type 2) encephalitis exhibited a characteristic sequence of findings on cranial computed tomography (CT). The initial CT abnormalities in all infants were fingerlike areas of cortical increased attenuation noted on unenhanced scans obtained 2-30 days after presentation. These usually were accentuated by increased white-matter lucency. Subsequently (more than 30 days after presentation), extensive cerebral destruction, multicystic encephalomalacia, and calcification were seen on follow-up CT scans obtained in five infants.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 773-776 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Neuroradiology |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1985 |