Loeffler endocarditis: findings on magnetic resonance imaging

An 81-year-old woman presenting with confusion and drowsiness was admitted to the intensive care unit. On admission, the patient was febrile (38°C). Laboratory analysis showed a leucocytosis of 23 000/μl, increased levels of creatin kinase and troponin values and a thrombocytopenia of 177 000/μl. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed …