Neuromeliodosis: management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on neuromeliodosis: management: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features Abscesses: these are ring enhancing Transverse myelitis Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) Subdural empyema Subgaleal abscess Spinal epidural abscess Spinal intramedullary…
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features
- Abscesses: these are ring enhancing
- Transverse myelitis
- Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM)
- Subdural empyema
- Subgaleal abscess
- Spinal epidural abscess
- Spinal intramedullary abscess
- Osteomyelitis: skull and vertebral
- Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT)
- Meningitis: FLAIR hyperintensity and enhancement along the sulci
Other investigations
Treatment
References
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