Congenital cytomegalovirus infection : CT Scan

 History :1 month neonate c/o convulsionsFindings:CT brain shows ventricular dilatationPeriventricular calcification is seen around both the lateral ventriclesDiagnosis:The findings are typical of congenital cytomegalovirus infectionExtra Edge InformationWhat is TORCH infection?Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and herpes infection that typically affects newborn. Types of calcification as clue to diagnosis?CMV – Periventricular, Toxoplasma – basal gangliaOther features of CMV infection?Hepatosplenomegaly, chorioretinitisFamous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com
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