Imaging of Lyme Neuroborreliosis: A Pictorial Review
Adam Garkowski, Urszula Łebkowska, Bożena Kubas, Ewa Garkowska, Katarzyna Rutka, Elwira Gawarecka, Joanna Zajkowska
Abstract
infection (as a neurological manifestation occurring in 10%-15% of all Lyme disease cases) and may involve any part of the nervous system, and its coverings, but usually manifests as lymphocytic meningitis, cranial neuritis, and/or radiculoneuritis. This review describes the imaging findings in Lyme neuroborreliosis: the focal point is on the manifestations of involvement visible on brain and spine imaging.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLyme NeuroborreliosisLyme diseaseNeuroborreliosisLYMELyme borreliosisVirologyBorrelia burgdorferiImmunologyAntibodyVector-borne infectious diseasesViral Infections and VectorsVector-Borne Animal Diseases