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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2023

The importance of MRI in the acute phase of herpes encephalitis mimicking an acute ischemic stroke.

Anna Gardin, Marco Cavallaro, Angelo Labate

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Article in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Anna GardinStroke Unit, Clinical and Experimental Medicine Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Marco CavallaroNeuroradiology Unit, BIOMORF Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Angelo LabateNeurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Unit, BIOMORF Department University of Messina, Messina, Italy. alabate@unime.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8827-7324
University of Messina · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The diagnosis of herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) can present challenges for neurologists and neuroradiologists due to its variable clinical presentation and atypical radiological features. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role by identifying some mimicking conditions, including ischemic strokes, through the accurate interpretation of specific sequences. This report highlights a case of misdiagnosed HSE, aiming to discuss the management of similar cases and underscore the relevance of MRI in the emergency setting.

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Encephalitis, Herpes SimplexIschemic StrokeBrainHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingRadiographyBrain magnetic resonance imagingHerpes simplex encephalitisIschemic strokePseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling technique

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PMID37524960
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