acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis

A very rare form of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, characterized by a brief but intense attack of inflammation and necrotizing vasculitis of venules and hemorrhage, and edema.

Also known as: AHL; Weston-Hurst syndrome; acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis of Weston Hurst; acute hemorrhagic encephalomyelitis; acute necrotizing hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis