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Leptomeningeal Enhancement without Thalamic Involvement as an Initial Manifestation of Japanese Encephalitis: A Case

Sang Hwa Woo, Ho-Joon Lee, Yeonah Kang

    Taehan Yongsang Uihakhoe Chi
    |October 14, 2022
    PubMed

    Insights

    Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne viral infection. This rare case highlights unusual MRI findings, including leptomeningeal enhancement without thalamic involvement, offering new insights into JE diagnosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a prevalent mosquito-borne viral illness in Southeast Asia.
    • Diagnosis often relies on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealing characteristic bilateral symmetric thalamic lesions.

    Observation:

    • This report details an uncommon JE case presenting with leptomeningeal enhancement.
    • Crucially, this case lacked the typical thalamic involvement seen in standard JE presentations.

    Findings:

    • Leptomeningeal enhancement resolved following treatment.
    • Follow-up MRI revealed new, non-specific multifocal bilateral white matter lesions.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the spectrum of MRI findings in Japanese encephalitis.
    • It underscores the importance of considering atypical presentations for accurate JE diagnosis and management.
    Keywords:
    Japanese EncephalitisMagnetic Resonance ImagingMeningitis

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