Case report: Herpes simplex encephalitis in cancer patients

Christina F. Yen; Madhukar S. Patel; Peiguo Chu; Yun Yen; Weber Chen

Case report: Herpes simplex encephalitis in cancer patients

Christina F. Yen, Madhukar S. Patel, Peiguo Chu, Yun Yen, Weber Chen

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Abstract

The manifestation of herpes simplex encephalitis in patients can often be interpreted as a possible brain tumor. In order to make a definite diagnosis, subsequent invasive testing is frequently required. In addition to other routine diagnostic measures, particular symptoms, especially those indicating that a patient is immunocompromised, should be considered as possible evidence indicating presence of this central nervous system (CNS) viral infection.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	38-40
Number of pages	3
Journal	BioScience Trends
Volume	3
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Brain tumor
Encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus
Immunocompromised
MRI

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Health(social science)
General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology

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Case report: Herpes simplex encephalitis in cancer patients

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