Erschienen in:
01.11.2010 | Case Report
Raccoon roundworm encephalitis
verfasst von:
Pareen Mehta, Zachary Boyd, Brent Cully
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 11/2010
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Abstract
Raccoon roundworm encephalitis is a rare but devastating infection characterized by progressive neurological decline despite attempted therapy. Patients present with deteriorating neurological function, eosinophilia, and history of pica or geophagia resulting in ingestion of the parasite. Neuroimaging studies demonstrate nonspecific findings of progressive white matter inflammation and cortical atrophy.