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Diffusion-weighted MR imaging of pyogenic ventriculitis.

John A Pezzullo1, Glenn A Tung, Sanjay Mudigonda

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Brown University School of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Summary

Diffusion-weighted MRI can identify pyogenic ventriculitis (ventricular empyema). Restricted water diffusion in purulent fluid, seen as increased signal intensity, aids in diagnosis.

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