THE ROLE OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE DIFFUSION AND SPECTROSCOPY IN DIAGNOSING DISEASES OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INFECTION

Tran Thang Le, Thi Thanh Thuy Le, Xuan Anh Le, Ngoc Thch Pham

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Magnetic resonance imaging is the best initial imaging technique in diagnosing of Central nervous system infections. On the basis of distribution of the lesions with characteristic enhancement pattern in the lesions, MRI studies are useful for the diagnosis, evaluating the associated complications and in monitoring response to treatment. Along with conventional MRI, advanced MR techniques as Diffusion, Spectroscopy, Perfusion ... should be used to evaluate the common infected diseases of the central nervous system, especially in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS.             We report two diagnosed cases of HIV / AIDS with central nervous system damage at the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases based on the diagnosis of specific Tets lab and new generation CHT images.

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