Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis: A Rare Cause of Brain Abscess
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 444-447, 2014.
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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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Asunto principal:
Pronóstico
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Absceso Encefálico
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Sistema Nervioso Central
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Feohifomicosis Cerebral
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Hongos
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Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Año:
2014
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Article