Cerebral cryptococcosis. Report of an unusual case.
A case of cerebral cryptococcosis associated with pulmonary and bone lesions is described. While discussing some general data of the literature, the authors outline the rarity of granulomatous CNS Cryptococcosis. From a clinical standpoint the similarity with tuberculous processes is emphasized. The methods of histopathologic diagnosis both intraoperatively and in permanent sections are discussed.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged