Isolated reversible splenial lesion in adult meningitis: a case report and review of the literature

Intern Med. 2007;46(18):1597-600. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.46.6457. Epub 2007 Sep 14.

Abstract

We report the rare case of a 38-year-old man who suffered from aseptic meningitis. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed an ovoid lesion with a high signal intensity on T2- and diffusion-weighted images in the splenium of the corpus callosum that completely disappeared within a week. There were no symptoms or signs associated with the lesion, and the prognosis was good. Although rare in adult patients, awareness of a reversible splenial lesion in meningoencephalitis is important.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Corpus Callosum / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / diagnosis
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / pathology*