The role of CT brain findings in the early diagnosis of infantile encephalitic beriberi

ConclusionRecognition of symmetrical hypodense lesions in the basal ganglia and medial thalami/hypothalamic/subthalamic area on noncontrast CT scan of the brain are important early features to recognize in encephalitic beriberi in at-risk infants.Advances in knowledgeIEBB is a cause of hypodense bilateral basal ganglia and may be identified by this finding in the appropriate clinical settings.
Source: Neuroradiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research