Disseminated cerebral cryptococcoma mimicking glioblastoma - A case report."
Indian J Med Microbiol
; 49: 100609, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
We discuss a rare instance of cryptococcoma caused by Cryptococcus gattii in a 55-year-old woman initially treated for suspected COVID bronchopneumonia. The diagnosis posed a challenge due to vague symptoms and unclear imaging findings suggesting malignancy. Postoperative samples confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus gattii through culture of brain tissue and blood. Appropriate therapy was initiated, but despite treatment, it led to a fatal outcome. The case emphasizes the crucial role of microbiologist in early diagnosis of fungal infections of Central Nervous System. Additionally, the delayed diagnosis in immunocompetent individuals highlights the critical need for early recognition and intervention to mitigate potentially fatal outcomes.
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Glioblastoma
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Criptococose
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Cryptococcus gattii
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
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Indian J Med Microbiol
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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