Published June 1985
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Journal article
Computed tomography in cases of coccidioidal meningitis, with clinical correlation
Creators
- 1. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Description
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
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- West. J. Med.
- Journal Volume
- 142
- Journal Issue
- 6
- Series
- West. J. Med.
- Journal Page Range
- 782-786
- ISSN
- 0093-0415
- CODEN
- WJMDA
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 17039976
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- BRAIN; CAT SCANNING; DIAGNOSIS; FUNGAL DISEASES; INFLAMMATION; MENINGES; PATIENTS
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; INFECTIOUS DISEASES; MEMBRANES; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; TOMOGRAPHY