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Document 0428
DOCN M9620428
TI [Spinal cord toxoplasmosis and AIDS]
DT 9602
AU Carteret M; Petit E; Granat O; Marichez M; Gilquin J; Service de
Radiologie, Hopital Saint-Joseph, Paris.
SO J Radiol. 1995 Jul;76(7):453-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/96011912
AB Toxoplasmosis is the most common brain parasitic infection in acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Spinal cord localisations are still
rare (2 cases with cerebral involvement, 2 cases without). A case of
both spinal cord and cerebral involvement is reported. MR imaging was
performed because of sensory level (L1). A focal conus medullaris
enlargement was seen, iso intense on T1 weighted images. This lesion was
hyperintense on T2 weighted sequence, and was homogeneously enhanced
after Gadolinium on T1 weighted images. A medullary oedema was noted. A
toxoplasmosis treatment was initiated, without corticotherapy. MR
imaging performed one month later (D30), while important clinical
improvements were seen, pointed out normal thickness of conus
medullaris, without enhancement after Gadolinium. Disease lesions in
AIDS with focal spinal cord processes are reviewed, and diagnostic
work-up is discussed. Spinal cord single lesion, associated or not with
brain involvements should be treated as a toxoplasmic infection, with MR
imaging follow up. This work up should avoid medullary biopsy, still
required in case of treatment failure. Cerebral involvements, with
multiples lesions, can mask medullary localisation.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS Adult AIDS-Related
Opportunistic Infections/DIAGNOSIS Case Report English Abstract Human
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Spinal Cord
Diseases/DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY/PARASITOLOGY
Toxoplasmosis/DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).