MRI manifestations of AIDS dementia complex / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyse MRI findings of AIDS dementia complex to improve the understanding of this disease.Methods Clinical and MRI data of 35 cases of AIDS dementia complex were analyzed retrospectively.Results The total of brain tissue of 31 cases was reduced and cerebral cortex and basal ganglia showed diffuse atrophy;the sulci broadened and ventricle expanded.Lateral ventricle white matter of 25 cases showed signal abnormalities.3 cases of simple brain atrophy.Conclusion AIDS dementia complex has characteristic MRI findings,most patients had signs of brain atrophy,the sulci broadened and ventricle expanded;lateral ventricle white matter and centrum semiovale showed signal abnormalitiesCombined with the clinical history,MRI examination had important significance for the early diagnosis of this disease.