Abstract
Bilateral striatal necrosis associated with enterovirus infection.
Highlights
A 20-year-old man was admitted to the hospital due to hypotonia, dystonic movements, and dysarthria
The patient’s symptoms began and had been progressing since the age of 5, when he experienced an episode of enteroviral encephalitis
Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed bilateral volume loss, and Corresponding author: Edson Marchiori. e-mail: edmarchiori@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8797-7380 Received 3 February 2021 Accepted 17 March 2021 high signal intensity of the caudate nuclei and putamina on a fluid attenuation inversion recovery sequence, with no enhancement after contrast injection (Figure 1). Given his clinical history of viral encephalitis associated with progressive neurological symptoms and imaging findings, enterovirus-associated bilateral striatal necrosis (BSN) was the most likely diagnosis
Summary
A 20-year-old man was admitted to the hospital due to hypotonia, dystonic movements, and dysarthria. The patient’s symptoms began and had been progressing since the age of 5, when he experienced an episode of enteroviral encephalitis. The patient’s family history included no relevant information. Biochemistry, and cerebrospinal fluid at the time of admission were unremarkable.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
