Neurosyphilis CT scan
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
CNS CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of of neurosyoohilis include: areas of decreased density suggesting cerebral infarction, syphilitic gumma (appear hypodense with precontrast), focal or diffuse extraaxial enhancement and non-specific white matter lesions.
CT scan
- CNS CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of of neurosyoohilis include:[1][2]
- Areas of decreased density suggesting cerebral infarction
- Syphilitic gumma appear hypodense with precontrast
- Focal or diffuse extraaxial enhancement
- Non-specific white matter lesions
References
- ↑ Peng F, Hu X, Zhong X, Wei Q, Jiang Y, Bao J; et al. (2008). "CT and MR findings in HIV-negative neurosyphilis". Eur J Radiol. 66 (1): 1–6. doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.05.018. PMID 17628376.
- ↑ Brightbill TC, Ihmeidan IH, Post MJ, Berger JR, Katz DA (1995). "Neurosyphilis in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients: neuroimaging findings". AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 16 (4): 703–11. PMID 7611026.