title: [Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis functioning as expansive process. Report of a case].
abstract: A case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis occurrying in a 26-year-old white man disclosing clinical as well radiological features of a expanding process localized in the right cerebral hemisphere is reported. A definitive diagnosis was established through histopathologic examination following right fronto-temporo-parietal exploratory and decompressive craniotomy. Cryptococcus neoformans was easily demonstrated in the leptomeninges as well as in cystic spaces in the brain substance.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000032:analysis; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005437:Flucytosine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000666:Amphotericin B; D005437:Flucytosine
vernacular_title: Meningencefalite criptococócica funcionando como processo expansivo. Registro de um caso.