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previously visited 070918 CONGENITAL HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE I INFECTION Random Case
Authored By: pedrad CSH, Radiologist, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan.
Patient: 13 day old male
History: Prematurity with gestational age 35+6 weeks.
Birthbody weight: 2670gm.
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Fig. 1: FLAIR_axi, Gd_cor

Fig. 2: FLAIR_axi

Fig. 3: FLAIR_axi

Fig. 4: Gd_cor

Fig. 5: Gd_cor
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Findings:

MRI of brain:
1. Volume reduction of left cerebral hemisphere with mild
   enlargement of left surface sulci and cisterns, suggesting
   mild-moderate brain atrophy or abnormal brain development.
2. Mild dilatation of left lateral ventricle without
   periventricular interstitial edema, in favor of ex vacuo
   ventricular dilatation secondary to cerebral volume reduction.

Impression:
1. Volume reduction of left cerebrum with ex vacuo left ventricular
   dilatation, may due to brain atrophy or abnormal development.

Diagnosis: Congenital herpes simplex type I infection
(HSV I IgM:positive)
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Case Number: 11127905Last Updated: 10-02-2007
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Anatomy: Cranium and Contents   Pathology: Infection
Modality: MRAccess Level: Readable by all users
Keywords: herpes, atrophy, ex vacuoACR: 138.2065
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