Gd-DTPA enhanced MRI of herpes simplex encephalitis: a case report

Clin Imaging. 1991 Apr-Jun;15(2):121-4. doi: 10.1016/0899-7071(91)90160-w.

Abstract

Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) has been well described by computed tomography (CT) and by non-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We present a case of Gd-DTPA enhanced MRI of HSE and its evolution under antiviral therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media*
  • Encephalitis / diagnosis*
  • Encephalitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Gadolinium*
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Male
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pentetic Acid*
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Simplexvirus* / isolation & purification
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA