Magnetic resonance imaging findings in tuberculous meningoencephalitis
Document Type
Article
Department
Radiology
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for distinguishing tuberculosis from other types of meningoencephalitis.PATIENTS AND Methods: MRIs of 100 patients with tuberculous (50), pyogenic (33), viral (14), or fungal (3) meningoencephalitis were analyzed independently by 2 radiologists. Number, size, location, signal characteristics, surrounding edema, and contrast enhancement pattern of nodular lesions; location and pattern of meningeal enhancement; extent of infarct or encephalitis and hydrocephalus were evaluated.Results: Contrast-enhancing nodular lesions were detected in patients with tuberculous (43 of 50 patients), pyogenic (9 of 33), and fungal (3 of 3) infections. No nodules were detected in patients with viral meningoencephalitis. Using the criteria of 1 or more solid rim or homogeneously enhancing nodules smaller than 2 cm, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for diagnosing tuberculous meningitis were 86.0%, 90.0% and 88.0%, respectively.CONCLUSION: Magnetic resonance imaging is useful in distinguishing tuberculous from pyogenic, viral and fungal meningoencephalitis.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal l'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
Recommended Citation
Pui, M. H.,
Memon, W. A.
(2001). Magnetic resonance imaging findings in tuberculous meningoencephalitis. Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal l'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes, 52(1), 43-49.
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