| Identifier |
walsh_1993_s2_c5 |
| Title |
Progressive Brainstem Dysfunction in a Pregnant Woman |
| Creator |
Nancy J. Newman, MD, Emory Eye Center |
| Subject |
Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex; Herpesvirus 2, Human; Brain Stem; Deglutition Disorders |
| History |
A 20-year old pregnant female with pain on the left side of the head and left ear. |
| Pathology |
Necrotizing process involving pons bilaterally, extending into the midbrain, medulla and cerebellum. |
| Disease/Diagnosis |
Herpes simplex encephalitis |
| Clinical |
VA: 20/30 OD, 20/400 OS |
| Presenting Symptom |
Decreased hearing AS with numbness of left face; Difficulty swallowing |
| Neuroimaging |
CT; MRI |
| Treatment |
Anti-bacterial agents; Anti-inflammatory agents |
| Date |
1993-03-13 |
| References |
Attached |
| Language |
eng |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Type |
Text |
| Source |
1993 Walsh Proceedings |
| Relation is Part of |
Case presented at the NANOS 1993 Walsh Session, March 13-14 |
| Collection |
Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu |
| Publisher |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Holding Institution |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Association. NANOS Executive Office 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
| Rights Management |
Copyright 2008. For further information regarding the rights to this collection, please visit: https://NOVEL.utah.edu/about/copyright |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6280b92 |
| Contributor Primary |
Newman, Nancy J. |
| Contributor Secondary |
Hunter, Stephen; Juncos, Jorge |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_fbw |
| ID |
177857 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6280b92 |
