Contribution of brain perfusion SPECT in the diagnosis of a case of cerebral malaria

Abstract Cerebral malaria is a serious complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum . Its pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical manifestations are still currently being studied. Structural imaging techniques such as CT and MRI provide non-specific information during the diagnostic proce...

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Published in:Revista Española de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular (English ed.) 2016-07, Vol.35 (4), p.253-256
Main Authors: Moreno-Caballero, M, García Bernardo, L, Domínguez Grande, M.L, Infante de la Torre, J.R, Serrano Vicente, J, Fernández Prudencio, L, Rayo Madrid, J.I
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cerebral blood flow SPECT
Cerebral malaria
Malaria cerebral
Neuroimagen
Neuroimaging
Plasmodium falciparum
Radiology
SPECT de perfusión cerebral
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Summary:Abstract Cerebral malaria is a serious complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum . Its pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical manifestations are still currently being studied. Structural imaging techniques such as CT and MRI provide non-specific information during the diagnostic process. However, there are hardly any references on the use and potential benefits of radioisotope procedures for this pathology. In this article we present the case of a patient diagnosed with cerebral malaria treated in our centre, subjected to progressive monitoring using SPECT perfusion.
ISSN:2253-8089
2253-8089
DOI:10.1016/j.remnie.2016.04.004