Neuroimaging Abnormalities in Patients with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis

ConclusionParieto-occipital White matter hyperintensity (WMH) is the most prevalent and sensitive neuroimaging finding for the diagnosis of SSPE. Despite interferon treatment, cerebral atrophy progressed in both aggressive and fulminant SSPE. Increasing disease duration is an independent predictor of cerebral atrophy.
Source: Klinische Neuroradiologie - Category: Radiology Source Type: research