HSV encephalitis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
mri

Prominent swelling, increase T2 signal involving the left temporal lobe and insular cortex. The right mesial temporal lobe appears normal. No evidence of hemorrhage. 

Case Discussion

This patient went on to have HSV encephalitis proven on CSF PCR. 

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