Fatal granulomatous Acanthamoeba encephalitis mimicking a stroke, diagnosed by correlation of results of sequential magnetic resonance imaging, biopsy, in vitro culture, immunofluorescence analysis, and molecular analysis.
J Clin Microbiol
; 44(11): 4265-9, 2006 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-16988022
ABSTRACT
Amebic infections involving the central nervous system are rare and difficult to diagnose. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at timed intervals may be helpful, where scans reveal enhancing lesions and increased signal. We report a unique case of granulomatous amebic encephalitis that was proven pathologically with progressive radiological findings on MRI.
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Diagnostic_studies
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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2006
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Article