Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis: A Rare Cause of Brain Abscess
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 444-447, 2014.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis (CP) is a very rare but serious form of central nervous system fungal infection that is caused by dematiaceous fungi. It is commonly associated with poor prognosis irrespective of the immune status of the patient. In this study, the authors describe the first case of CP in Korea that occurred in a 75-year-old man without immunodeficiency and showed favorable outcome after surgical excision and antifungal therapy. In addition, the authors herein review the literature regarding characteristics of this rare clinical entity with previously reported cases.
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Main subject:
Prognosis
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Brain Abscess
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Central Nervous System
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Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis
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Fungi
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Korea
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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