TORCH infection

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Microcephaly, mental retardation, and non verbal.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
ct

Multiple intraparenchymal calcification with  enlarged ventricles. Increased extracranial soft tissue in the left parieto-occipital region likely a scalp haematoma.

Case Discussion

CT demonstrates ventriculomegaly, and scattered periventricular calcification, consistent with intrauterine TORCH infection, in this case cytomegalovirus (CMV).  The differential diagnosis in these findings may include Tuberous Sclerosis.

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