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Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society 2017;25(1):54-57.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26815/jkcns.2017.25.1.54    Published online March 30, 2017.
Utility of Follow-up Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Acute Hemorrhagic Leukoencephalitis: a Case Report.
Won Jee Choi, Jung Hye Byeon, So Hee Eun, Baik Lin Eun, Gun Ha Kim
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. wjcwife@naver.com
Abstract
Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis (AHLE) is an acute, rapidly progressing, fulminant demyelinating disease. It is a rare disease of the central nervous system with high mortality; survivors commonly present with significant neurological deficit. We report the case of a 16-month-old girl who survived AHLE and presented with the associated neurologic deficit. The patient came into the emergency department with febrile seizure. She showed bilateral pinpoint-sized pupils and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. Her mental status was initially drowsy and rapidly progressed to stupor. Extensive demyelination and microbleeds were found in the cerebral white matter, thalamus and left cerebellum on Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Her mental status was improved by intravenous administration of immunoglobulin and methylprednisolone. Five months after being discharged, increased white matter connectivity was found on color-coded follow-up MR diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) as compared to previous MRI. We therefore suggest adding the DTI technique when a follow-up MRI is performed in patients with AHLE. It could be useful to visualize the status of axonal injury and to encourage patients and their parents to continue the rehabilitation program.
Key Words: Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis, Diffusion tensor imaging, Seizure, Child
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