Black‐blood magnetic resonance imaging demonstrates varicella zoster vasculitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 1408-1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Waters ◽  
Timothy Kleinig
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Black Blood ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Case of Cortical Apex Syndrome Caused by Varicella Zoster Virus

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suguru Shirato ◽  
Toshiyuki Oshitari ◽  
Katsuhiro Hanawa ◽  
Emiko Adachi-Usami
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Varicella Zoster

When infection mimics cauda equina syndrome: a cautionary tale

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (6) ◽  
pp. e181-e183
Author(s):  
R Shah ◽  
N Jayakumar ◽  
S Athar ◽  
N Ashwood
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Cauda Equina Syndrome ◽  
Cauda Equina ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Elsberg Syndrome

A 63-year-old man presented to the emergency department with low back pain, perineal and genital numbness, together with bilateral lower limb paraesthesia and urinary retention. He was admitted under the orthopaedic service for investigation of suspected cauda equina syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging of his spine did not reveal any evidence of cauda equina compression. Magnetic resonance imaging of his brain demonstrated nonspecific multiple hyperintensities in the right frontotemporal and left temporo-occipital regions. Computed tomography of his chest, abdomen, and pelvis did not identify any evidence of malignancy. Cerebrospinal fluid from a lumbar puncture showed a high leucocyte count (predominantly lymphocytes). Viral cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction was positive for varicella zoster virus. A diagnosis of varicella zoster virus myeloradiculitis (Elsberg syndrome) was established and the patient was treated with intravenous aciclovir. Unfortunately, the patient succumbed to a devastating intracerebral haemorrhage during his inpatient stay, probably due to vasculopathy from the underlying varicella zoster virus infection. This case describes a rare infectious mimic of cauda equina syndrome. Elsberg syndrome is an infectious syndrome characterised by bilateral lumbosacral myeloradiculitis, with varicella zoster virus being a well-recognised aetiological agent. We discuss the relevant literature in detail and identify the key, cautionary lessons learned from this case.

scholarly journals Effective motion-sensitizing magnetization preparation for black blood magnetic resonance imaging of the heart

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 1092-1100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh D. Nguyen ◽  
Ludovic de Rochefort ◽  
Pascal Spincemaille ◽  
Matthew D. Cham ◽  
Jonathan W. Weinsaft ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Black Blood ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetization Preparation

scholarly journals Aneurysm treatment response prediction in follow up black blood magnetic resonance imaging. A case series study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanasios K. Petridis ◽  
Marian Suresh ◽  
Jan F. Cornelius ◽  
Angelo Tortora ◽  
Hans Jakob Steiger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Contrast Enhancement ◽  
Black Blood ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Aneurysm Treatment ◽  
Risk Of Rupture ◽  
Black Blood Mri

Black blood magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)is a promising imaging tool in predicting aneurysm rupture. Could it be also valuable in evaluating the treatment effect of endovascular and conservative treated aneurysms? Two patients were treated with stent and coil and one with Aspirine (ASS). Correlation of treatment response and contrast enhancement of the aneurysm wall is examined. In the first case stenting failed to treat the aneurysm and contrast enhancement in the wall did never subside during follow up black blood MRI. In the second case the aneurysm responded well to stenting and decreased in size, which was correlating significantly with attenuation of contrast enhancement in black blood MRI. In the third case the aneurysm responded to ASS treatment by decreasing in size as shown in follow up MR-angiography and the contrast enhancement in its wall decreased after 8 months of therapy. Black blood MRI seems to be a promising tool not only in predicting aneurysms at risk of rupture, but also in observing treatment responses after endovascular procedures or even Aspirine administration. When contrast enhancement decreases, aneurysm treatment seems to be successful as can be shown in decreasing size in the follow up angiography.

High-Resolution Vessel Wall Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Varicella-Zoster Virus Vasculitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. e74-e76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Tsivgoulis ◽  
Stefanos Lachanis ◽  
Georgios Magoufis ◽  
Apostolos Safouris ◽  
Odysseas Kargiotis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Vessel Wall ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Varicella Zoster
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