Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Dengue fever, a mosquito‐borne viral infection, has diverse manifestations, ranging from mild symptoms to severe complications, including rare neurological and ocular manifestations. This case series highlights the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in dengue patients with such manifestations, emphasizing its role in diagnosis and management. A retrospective study of 18 serologically confirmed dengue cases, conducted from August to December 2021, at Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan included patients presenting with neurological or ocular symptoms. MRI scans were analyzed using 1.5 T Siemens Magnetom Essenza with various sequences. Data on clinical presentations, lab results and imaging findings were collected and reviewed. Out of 18 cases, 66.7% were male and 33.3% were female, with a mean hospital stay of 6.05 days. Fever was the universal presenting symptom, with neurological symptoms in 83.3% and ocular symptoms in 16.7%. MRI findings revealed capsulo‐ganglionic region involvement (77.8%) as the most common, followed by cerebrum (38.9%) and cerebellum (16.7%). Hemorrhagic dengue encephalitis was noted in 44.4% of cases. Dengue encephalitis, though rare, necessitates early diagnosis and intervention. MRI, being superior to CT, aids in identifying specific anatomical involvement. Awareness of neurological and ocular complications is crucial for timely management, potentially improving outcomes in dengue‐endemic regions.
How to cite this article:
Ravi Soni, Suhail Khan and Shrinidhi R. Kulkarni. MR Imaging in Dengue Patients Presenting with Neurological and Ocular Manifestation: A Case Series in Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.314.318
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.314.318