Congenital cytomegalovirus virus infection

Authors

  • PVS Rana Professor and Head of Department, Department of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, Chitwan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i2.2709

Keywords:

Congenital, Cytomegalovirus, Psychomotor retardation, Calcification, Ganciclovir, Hyper immune globulin

Abstract

A 14 months old male child with psychomotor retardation and hypotonia is reported, where computerized axial tomography revealed multiple calcification and ventriculomegaly secondary to cortical atrophy. Investigation suggested the diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infection. Importance of early diagnosis is emphasized as the potential long term sequelae can be prevented or reduced markedly with available therapeutic options.

Key words: Congenital; Cytomegalovirus; Psychomotor retardation; Calcification; Ganciclovir; Hyper immune globulin

DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v7i2.2709

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2009) Vol.7, No.2 Issue 26, 145-148

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Rana, P. (2010). Congenital cytomegalovirus virus infection. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 7(2), 145–148. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i2.2709

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Case Notes