Department of Radiology, Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Research Article
Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy in Evaluation of CNS Abnormalities Associated with HIV Infection
Author(s): Pravinkumar Bharde*, Srujana Pilli, Jayalatha Nethagani, Praveenkumar Gorrela VD and Adepu Ankita
INTRODUCTION
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections of the central nervous system can cause a variety of neurological complications, including opportunistic brain infections and neurocognitive deficits. Characterizing and distinguishing pathological changes in the Central Nervous System (CNS) helps proper diagnosis and treatment.
AIM OF THE STUDY
Present study aimed to assess role of MRI and spectroscopy in evaluation of CNS abnormalities associated with HIV infection.
METHODS
The study included 54 patients diagnosed as HIV positive by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) of all the patients were carried out on 1.5 Tesla BRIVO MR355 whole body scanners (GE medical systems, Milwaukee, WI) equipped with.. View More»
