Focal status epilepticus as the first manifestation of paracoccidioidomycosis.
We report a 56-year old man with prolonged focal motor status epilepticus as the first clinical manifestation of paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) and discuss this unusual presentation. We emphasize the need for a comprehensive work-up and increased awareness for central nervous system involvement in PCM, particularly in endemic areas.
França
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MC
Department of Neurology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. mcfjunior@ig.com.br
de Castro
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Balthazar
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Faria
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Cendes
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010229:Paracoccidioidomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology