MR imaging findings in African trypansomiasis
DS Gill, DS Chatha… - American journal of …, 2003 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
DS Gill, DS Chatha, R del Carpio-O'Donovan
American journal of neuroradiology, 2003•Am Soc NeuroradiologyWe report the initial and follow-up brain findings in a 42-year-old male patient with CNS
involvement with African trypansomiasis. Initial MR imaging demonstrated diffuse
hyperintensity in the basal ganglia bilaterally as well as involvement of the internal capsule,
external capsule, and extreme capsule. Follow-up examination at 1 year revealed
decreased signal intensity in the previously affected areas; however, ventricular
enlargement indicative of atrophy was readily apparent.
involvement with African trypansomiasis. Initial MR imaging demonstrated diffuse
hyperintensity in the basal ganglia bilaterally as well as involvement of the internal capsule,
external capsule, and extreme capsule. Follow-up examination at 1 year revealed
decreased signal intensity in the previously affected areas; however, ventricular
enlargement indicative of atrophy was readily apparent.
Summary
We report the initial and follow-up brain findings in a 42-year-old male patient with CNS involvement with African trypansomiasis. Initial MR imaging demonstrated diffuse hyperintensity in the basal ganglia bilaterally as well as involvement of the internal capsule, external capsule, and extreme capsule. Follow-up examination at 1 year revealed decreased signal intensity in the previously affected areas; however, ventricular enlargement indicative of atrophy was readily apparent.
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