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Mumps is a clinical diagnosis. Imaging studies do not play a role in the initial diagnosis of mumps. However, imaging studies may be helpful in patients with secondary complications. | Mumps is a clinical diagnosis. Imaging studies do not play a role in the initial diagnosis of mumps. However, imaging studies, such as a CT scan, may be helpful in patients with secondary complications. | ||
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*Secondary CNS complications include [[encephalitis]] and [[meningitis]], which may cause [[Intracranial pressure|raised intracranial pressure]]. In such conditions, CT scan without contrast, prior to [[lumbar puncture]] may be helpful. | *Secondary CNS complications include [[encephalitis]] and [[meningitis]], which may cause [[Intracranial pressure|raised intracranial pressure]]. In such conditions, CT scan without contrast, prior to [[lumbar puncture]] may be helpful. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Mumps is a clinical diagnosis. Imaging studies do not play a role in the initial diagnosis of mumps. However, imaging studies, such as a CT scan, may be helpful in patients with secondary complications.
CT
- Secondary CNS complications include encephalitis and meningitis, which may cause raised intracranial pressure. In such conditions, CT scan without contrast, prior to lumbar puncture may be helpful.