RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Multiple Reversible MR Signal Changes Caused by Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1447
OP 1449
VO 27
IS 7
A1 Hagemann, G.
A1 Mentzel, H.-J.
A1 Weisser, H.
A1 Kunze, A.
A1 Terborg, C.
YR 2006
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/27/7/1447.abstract
AB SUMMARY: This report presents the imaging findings of an unusual case of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) encephalitis. A young man presented with a short-lasting history of febrile infection, neuropsychologic deficits, ataxia, and seizures. MR imaging revealed fully reversible signal intensities (T2, diffusion-weighted imaging with a decreased apparent diffusion coefficient) in the splenium of the corpus callosum and both posterior hemispheres. EBV infection must be added to the list of differential diagnoses of (reversible) splenial lesions.