Encephalomyelitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans var gattii presenting as spinal tumour: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 24 year old immunocompetent German resident is described who developed multifocal encephalomyelitis due to infection with Cryptococcus neoformans var gatti, commonly considered a disease of tropical regions. In the light of current knowledge on the epidemiology of C neoformans var gatti and the travel history of the patient it is assumed that the infection was acquired outside Europe. As exclusive intramedullary involvement is an outstandingly rare manifestation in spinal cryptococcosis, the particular diagnostic procedure and the therapeutic strategies are discussed
Medical subject headings
- Cryptococcosis
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Encephalomyelitis
- Spinal Cord Neoplasms