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Long-term outcome of neuroparacoccidioidomycosis treatment / Resultado de longo prazo no tratamento da neuroparacoccidioidomicose
Francesconi, Fabio; Silva, Marcus Tulius Teixeira da; Costa, Regina Lana Braga; Francesconi, Valeska Albuquerque; Carregal, Eleonora; Talhari, Sinésio; Valle, Antonio Carlos Francesconi do.
  • Francesconi, Fabio; Manaus Oncology Control Foundation Center. Dermatology Department. Manaus. BR
  • Silva, Marcus Tulius Teixeira da; Evandro Chagas Clinical.
  • Costa, Regina Lana Braga; Evandro Chagas Clinical.
  • Francesconi, Valeska Albuquerque; Manaus Oncology Control Foundation Center. Dermatology Department. Manaus. BR
  • Carregal, Eleonora; Evandro Chagas Clinical.
  • Talhari, Sinésio; Amazonas Tropical Medicine Foundation. Dermatology Department. Manaus. BR
  • Valle, Antonio Carlos Francesconi do; Evandro Chagas Clinical.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 44(1): 22-25, Jan.-Feb. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-579825
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Neuroparacoccidioidomycosis (NPCM) is a term used to describe the invasion of the central nervous system by the pathogenic fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. NPCM has been described sporadically in some case reports and small case series, with little or no focus on treatment outcome and long-term follow-up.

METHODS:

All patients with NPCM from January 1991 to December 2006 were analyzed and were followed until December 2009.

RESULTS:

Fourteen (3.8 percent) cases of NPCM were identified out of 367 patients with paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM). A combination of oral fluconazole and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ/TMP) was the regimen of choice, with no documented death due to Paracoccidioides brasiliensis infection. Residual neurological deficits were observed in 8 patients. Residual calcification was a common finding in neuroimaging follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS:

All the patients in this study responded positively to the association of oral fluconazole and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, a regimen that should be considered a treatment option in cases of NPCM. Neurological sequela was a relatively common finding. For proper management of these patients, anticonvulsant treatment and physical therapy support were also needed.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

Neuroparacoccidioidomicose (NPCM) é um termo utilizado para descrever a invasão do sistema nervoso central pelo fungo patogênico Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. NPCM é descrita, esporadicamente, em relatos de casos ou pequenas séries de casos com pouco ou nenhum enfoque no tratamento ou acompanhamento de longo prazo.

MÉTODOS:

Todos os pacientes com diagnóstico de NPCM entre janeiro de 1991 a dezembro de 2006 foram acompanhados até dezembro de 2009.

RESULTADOS:

Foram identificados 14 (3,8 por cento) casos de NPCM de 367 pacientes com paracoccidioidomicose (PCM). Regime combinando fluconazol oral e sulfamethoxazol/trimetoprim (SMZ/TMP) foi o tratamento de escolha. Não houve nenhum caso de óbito causado pelo fungo Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.Sequela neurológica foi identificada em 8 pacientes. Durante o seguimento, calcificação residual foi um achado comum de neuroimagem.

CONCLUSÕES:

Todos os pacientes deste estudo responderam de forma favorável a associação do fluconazol com o sulfamethoxazol/trimetoprim, um esquema terapêutico que deve ser considerado nos casos de NPCM. Sequela neurológica foi um achado relativamente comum, desta forma, a utilização de anticonvulsivantes, assim como foi necessário suporte fisioterápico para um manejo adequado destes pacientes.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Paracoccidioidomycosis / Fluconazole / Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / Antifungal Agents Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Amazonas Tropical Medicine Foundation/BR / Manaus Oncology Control Foundation Center/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Paracoccidioidomycosis / Fluconazole / Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / Antifungal Agents Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Amazonas Tropical Medicine Foundation/BR / Manaus Oncology Control Foundation Center/BR