A Case of Neurosyphilis Radiologically Mimicking Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 666-669, 2004.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-199099
ABSTRACT
The neuroradiologic findings of neurosyphilis are variable. A 36-year-old man was admitted due to gradually progressing abnormal behavior and personality change. The brain MRI revealed bilateral mesiotemporal hyperintensity on FLAIR and T2 weighted MR images. Analysis of serum and CSF demonstrated the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum. The patient was treated with penicillin, and he had clinical improvements. Neurosyphilis can manifest with MR imaging abnormalities similar to those of herpes encephalitis.
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Main subject:
Penicillins
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Treponema pallidum
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Brain
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
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Herpes Simplex
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Antibodies
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Neurosyphilis
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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