St. Louis encephalitis MRI

St. Louis encephalitis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating St. Louis encephalitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
St. Louis encephalitis MRI On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of St. Louis encephalitis MRI All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on St. Louis encephalitis MRI
CDC on St. Louis encephalitis MRI
St. Louis encephalitis MRI in the news
Blogs on St. Louis encephalitis MRI
Directions to Hospitals Treating St. Louis encephalitis
Risk calculators and risk factors for St. Louis encephalitis MRI

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]; Contributor(s): Irfan Dotani [3]

Please help WikiDoc by adding content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.

Overview

MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of Saint Louis encephalitis. Findings on MRI are suggestive of Saint Louis encephalitis include substantia nigra edema and restricted diffusion in the basal ganglia and thalamus.

MRI

MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of Saint Louis encephalitis. Findings on MRI are suggestive of Saint Louis encephalitis include substantia nigra edema and restricted diffusion in the basal ganglia and thalamus. Other symptoms visible on the MRI are:

• Seizures or other abnormalities.
• Nonconvulsive status epilepticus.
• Substantia nigra edema.
• T2 hyperintensity in the basal ganglia and thalamus.
• Haemorrhage.
• Diffuse tremulousness

Image:St. Louis encephalitis MRI.png