Computed tomography in cases of coccidioidal meningitis, with clinical correlation

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · West. J. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6170130

Shetter, A G; Fischer, D W; Flom, R A

Cranial computed tomographic (CT) scans of 22 patients with coccidioidal meningitis were reviewed and their clinical course was analyzed. Abnormalities of the ventricular system or the basilar cisterns or both were present in 16 instances. Although it is not a definitive diagnostic tool, the CT scan is helpful in suggesting a diagnosis of coccidioidal meningitis and in predicting the prognosis of patients affected by the disease. 19 references, 4 figures, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
• OSTI ID: 6170130
• Journal Information: West. J. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: West. J. Med.; (United States) Vol. 142:6; ISSN WJMDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BODY
BRAIN
CAT SCANNING
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
FUNGAL DISEASES
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
INFLAMMATION
MEMBRANES
MENINGES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
SYMPTOMS
TOMOGRAPHY