Congenital cytomegalovirus infection : CT Scan
History :
1 month neonate c/o convulsions
Findings:
CT brain shows ventricular dilatation
Periventricular calcification is seen around both the lateral ventricles
Diagnosis:
The findings are typical of congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Extra Edge Information
What is TORCH infection?
Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and herpes infection that typically affects newborn.
Types of calcification as clue to diagnosis?
CMV – Periventricular, Toxoplasma – basal ganglia
Other features of CMV infection?
Hepatosplenomegaly, chorioretinitis
Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
on
Monday, February 14, 2022
Rating:
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