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Toxic shock syndrome CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
On brain CT-scan, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is characterized by a midline shift, or effacement of the basilar cisterns due to cerebral edema.
Brain CT-scan
Brain CT-scan
Cerebral edema may occur as a complication of Toxic shock syndrome. Brain CT-scan findings may include:[1][2]
- A midline shift, or effacement of the basilar cisterns due to cerebral edema.
- Some experts insist in the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging because of its sensitivity, although the imaging technique lacks specificity in the diagnosis of TSS related complications.
References
References
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- ↑ Malghem J, Lecouvet FE, Omoumi P, Maldague BE, Vande Berg BC (2013). “Necrotizing fasciitis: contribution and limitations of diagnostic imaging”. Joint Bone Spine. 80 (2): 146–54. doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2012.08.009. PMID 23043899.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]