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An unusual case of varicella zoster encephalitis mimicking a glioblastoma on magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The authors report a case of varicella zoster encephalitis, mimicking a glioblastoma on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS). The limitations of MRI/MRS, may lead to delayed treatment with antiviral agents, which can result in increased morbidity and mortality. The possibility of viral encephalitis should remain in the differential diagnosis of all patients presenting with headaches and confusion, even when imaging results are indicative of a neoplastic process.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02124

Authors: Brenden Nago, Jeffrey E. Liu

Institutions: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Hawaii System

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,150