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What Does This MRI Report Mean?
hi my one months daughter mri after 14 days of acyclovier antvirus is multiplanar and multisequential sections of unenhanced brain acquired. diffusion weighted and gradient echo sequences were also obtained. follow up study of herpes encephalities study reveals focal areas of high T1W and low signal void T2W/ FLAIR signal intensity in bilateral periatrial white matter, bilateral ganglio-thalamic, bilateral centrum semiovale and bilateral posterior parietal lobes. majority appear linear along the gyral margins. no mass effect or perifocal edema seen
Fri, 25 Feb 2022
Hello,
These MRI finding indicate the sequels of herpes encephalitis. The infection does not seem to be active. Nevertheless, I recommend performing an EEG in order to examine better the brain function.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
These MRI finding indicate the sequels of herpes encephalitis. The infection does not seem to be active. Nevertheless, I recommend performing an EEG in order to examine better the brain function.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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