Sonographic recognition of gyral infarction in meningitis.
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چکیده
Several authors have reported abnormal sonographic findings in infants with bacterial meningitis [1-4]: hydrocephalus, ventriculitis, prominent echogenic leptomeninges, abscess, subdural effusions, cerebral edema, and focal areas of increased brain parenchymal echogenicity. We report the observation of increased gyral echogenicity in two patients with bacterial meningitis and discuss its pathophysiology and prognostic significance.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
دوره 144 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985