Is neuroimaging really helpful in viral encephalitis? Analysis of magnetic resonance imaging of 65 cases with known etiologies

摘要

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been recognized as important tool in diagnosing etiology of viral encephalitis (VE). Typical MRI patterns suggest the diagnosis and therapeutics such as in the case of herpes simplex encephalitis. The purpose of this study was to analyze MRI patterns in VE patients with known viral etiologies. The study included patients admitted to King Chulalongkorn Memorial and Ramathibodi hospitals from January 2001 to September 2011.