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Serial MRI in listeria mesenrhombencephalitis: a case report
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Listeria mesenrhombencephalitis is a rare brainstem disorder, particularly in non-immunocompromised individuals. This case study details MRI findings of micro-abscesses and edema in a 64-year-old man.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Listeria mesenrhombencephalitis is an uncommon neurological disorder.
- Brainstem predilection in non-immunocompromised hosts remains poorly understood.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of brainstem involvement.
- Serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was performed over three months.
Findings:
- MRI revealed lesions consistent with micro-abscesses and associated edema.
- Demonstrated anatomical correlation between brainstem signs and observed lesions.
Implications:
- Provides insights into the pathogenesis of Listeria mesenrhombencephalitis.
- Highlights the utility of serial MRI in diagnosing and monitoring rare neurological infections.