| MRI of recurrent isolated cerebral Whipple's disease. | |
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PMID: 19847772 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Whipple's disease is a rare systemic bacterial infection, characterized predominantly by gastrointestinal symptoms. Neurological symptoms are frequent in the course of the disease; however, a purely neurological presentation is uncommon. Diagnosis is confirmed with biopsy and polymerase chain reaction studies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings vary, most commonly showing increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images. Contrast-enhanced images and diffusion- weighted imaging are useful to demonstrate meningeal enhancement and any accompanying infarcts. Brain biopsy is often performed, and MRI is crucial to guide the biopsy. Cerebral Whipple's disease is a long-lasting infection requiring long-term follow-up of these patients. MRI should be performed to detect any potential recurrence. We present a case of recurrent isolated cerebral Whipple's disease in a 68-year-old man with atypical presentation and MRI findings. |
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Fuldem Yildirim D?nmez; Esra Ulu; Ceyla Ba?aran; M?ge Unl?kaplan; Arzu Uyu?ur; Mahir Yildirim; Esra Ozg?l |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-10-21 |
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Title: Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey) Volume: 16 ISSN: 1305-3612 ISO Abbreviation: Diagn Interv Radiol Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
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Created Date: 2010-06-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101241152 Medline TA: Diagn Interv Radiol Country: Turkey |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 112-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Radiology, Ba?kent University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. fuldemyildirim@yahoo.com |
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