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MRI appearances of Listeria rhombencephalitis
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Wooloongabba, Brisbane Queensland, Australia.
Australasian Radiology
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Listeria monocytogenes rarely causes central nervous system infections in immunocompetent individuals. This case highlights rhombencephalitis, a specific brainstem inflammation, in such a patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Listeria monocytogenes is an uncommon cause of central nervous system (CNS) infections.
- Rhombencephalitis, a specific form of CNS infection, occurs in approximately 10% of affected non-immunocompromised patients.