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Brain biopsy in herpes simplex encephalitis.

M A Fishman1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas, Houston 77030.

Acta Paediatrica Japonica : Overseas Edition
|June 1, 1992
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Routine brain biopsies for suspected herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) may be unnecessary. Empiric acyclovir treatment is recommended when other diagnostic methods fail, potentially avoiding invasive procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) diagnosis is challenging clinically.
  • Brain biopsy is standard for HSE diagnosis, excluding other conditions, and stopping empiric therapies.
  • Acyclovir is a safe and effective treatment for HSE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the necessity of routine brain biopsies for suspected HSE.
  • To determine criteria for initiating empiric acyclovir therapy.
  • To explore non-invasive diagnostic methods for HSE.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnoses established via brain biopsy for suspected HSE.
  • Analysis of the diagnostic utility of alternative methods.
  • Assessment of the safety and efficacy of empiric acyclovir.

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Main Results:

  • Few alternative diagnoses require brain biopsy as the sole diagnostic method.
  • Empiric acyclovir is a viable option when specific diagnoses are elusive.
  • Future non-invasive methods like HSV antigen detection in CSF may aid early diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Routine brain biopsy for suspected HSE may not always be necessary.
  • Empiric acyclovir should be considered in select pediatric cases lacking definitive diagnosis.
  • Non-invasive diagnostics like CSF HSV antigen testing show promise for future HSE detection.