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CNS complications in acute malaria: MR findings
J M Millan1, J M San Millan, M Muñoz
1Department of Radiology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed acute hemorrhage near an infarction in the parieto-occipital lobe of a patient with malaria. This finding highlights a potential complication of acute malaria affecting the brain.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Acute malaria can present with diverse neurological complications.
- Cerebral malaria is a severe manifestation requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed on a patient presenting with acute malaria.
- The MRI revealed specific findings in the brain's parieto-occipital lobe.
Findings:
- A small, acute hemorrhage was identified.
- The hemorrhage was located adjacent to an area of infarction.
- The affected brain region was the parieto-occipital lobe.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of neuroimaging in evaluating neurological symptoms in malaria patients.
- Hemorrhage adjacent to infarction represents a significant finding that may influence treatment strategies.
- Further research is warranted to understand the pathophysiology and frequency of such neuroimaging findings in cerebral malaria.