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Published in: Emergency Radiology 6/2017

01-12-2017 | Review Article

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system—the spectrum of imaging findings and differential diagnosis

Authors: Joseph M. Rozell, Edward Mtui, Yu-Ning Pan, Shan Li

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 6/2017

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Abstract

The infectious and inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) including the brain and spine can present with a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms, locations, and appearance. The purpose of this exhibit is to review the different patterns of their presentations, to illustrate their imaging characteristics and techniques, and to discuss their clinical features and pathology so that the correct diagnosis can be made and prompt intervention can be initiated on a timely fashion.
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Metadata
Title
Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system—the spectrum of imaging findings and differential diagnosis
Authors
Joseph M. Rozell
Edward Mtui
Yu-Ning Pan
Shan Li
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Emergency Radiology / Issue 6/2017
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-017-1543-1

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