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

Overview

CNS CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of of neurosyoohilis include areas of decreased density suggesting cerebral infarction, syphilitic gumma (appear hypodense with precontrast), focal or diffuse extraaxial enhancement and non-specific white matter lesions.

CT scan

CNS CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of of neurosyoohilis include:[1][2]

  • Areas of decreased density suggesting cerebral infarction
  • Syphilitic gumma appear hypodense with precontrast
  • Focal or diffuse extraaxial enhancement
  • Non-specific white matter lesions

References

  1. Peng F, Hu X, Zhong X, Wei Q, Jiang Y, Bao J; et al. (2008). "CT and MR findings in HIV-negative neurosyphilis". Eur J Radiol. 66 (1): 1–6. doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.05.018. PMID 17628376.
  2. Brightbill TC, Ihmeidan IH, Post MJ, Berger JR, Katz DA (1995). "Neurosyphilis in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients: neuroimaging findings". AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 16 (4): 703–11. PMID 7611026.

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