Cerebritis due to Listeria monocytogenes: CT and MR findings

Eur Radiol. 1996;6(2):188-91. doi: 10.1007/BF00181143.

Abstract

Infections by Listeria monocytogenes are uncommon, with cerebritis being even rarer. We present three cases of cerebritis which occurred during an outbreak of listeriosis. The CT and MR findings at diagnosis and during follow-up are described. Predominant deep white matter lesions with nodular and ring enhancement were seen. The MR yielded a higher resolution of the lesions than CT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bacteremia / microbiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
  • Encephalitis / diagnosis
  • Encephalitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Encephalitis / microbiology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Listeriosis / diagnosis*
  • Listeriosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*