Diffuse Cerebral Cortex, Cerebellar Cortex and Basal Ganglia Injury: A Rare MR Imaging Manifestation of Heat Stroke

We present a case of heat stroke with rare magnetic resonance (MR) imaging manifestations. In addition to abnormal high signals in bilateral cerebellum and basal ganglia seen on T2-weighted MR images (T2WI), the case showed diffuse cerebral cortical high signals on T2WI and diffusion-weighted images...

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Published in:The neuroradiology journal 2007-02, Vol.20 (1), p.37-40
Main Authors: Lo, Ying-Chun, Yen, David H.T., Guo, Wan-Yuo, Yang, Chen-Chang
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Language:English
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Summary:We present a case of heat stroke with rare magnetic resonance (MR) imaging manifestations. In addition to abnormal high signals in bilateral cerebellum and basal ganglia seen on T2-weighted MR images (T2WI), the case showed diffuse cerebral cortical high signals on T2WI and diffusion-weighted images (DWI). Heat stroke with diffuse hypoperfusion to the brain due to diversion of blood circulation was hypothesized as the cause of brain injury, including the cerebral cortex.
ISSN:1971-4009
2385-1996
DOI:10.1177/197140090702000105