Abstract
Introduction: The tunnel sign (linear contrast enhancement along the corticospinal tract) can aid in the early diagnosis of neuromelioidosis, a potentially fatal condition requiring urgent diagnosis. Methodology: We retrospectively analyzed the hospital data of all patients with culture-confirmed melioidosis between 2018 and 2023 in a tertiary care hospital in South India. MRI scans of patients with neuromelioidosis were reviewed for the presence of the tunnel sign. Results: Of the 177 patients with melioidosis, 21 had possible neurological involvement. Seven had confirmed neuromelioidosis. Of the six patients with neuromelioidosis, where an MRI scan was available, a tunnel sign was noted in four. Conclusion: We report this study to create awareness amongst physicians to look for this sign in patients with suspected neuromelioidosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 623-625 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
| Volume | 119 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01-06-2025 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Parasitology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Infectious Diseases
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