Rabies CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

CT is usually normal. Late findings may include cerebral edema and decreased attenuation in the hippocampus, brain stem, basal ganglia, and periventricular white matter.

CT[edit | edit source]

If there is enough time to take a CT scan of a suspected rabies patient, there are a few things that can be looked for.

• A CT scan may display focal or diffuse areas of decreased attenuation in the hippocampus, brain stem, basal ganglia, and periventricular white matter.
• There is also the possibility of pontine hemorrhages being reported.
• In advanced cases, it is possible to see diffuse cerebral edema.^[1]

Early findings:

• Usually normal

Late findings:

• Cerebral edema may be seen

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