Invasive intracranial aspergillosis spread by the pterygopalatine fossa in an immunocompetent patient
Braz. j. infect. dis
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16(2): 192-195, May-Apr. 2012. ilus
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Aspergillosis of the central nervous system (CNS) is an uncommon infection, mainly found in immunocompromised patients but rarely seen among immunocompetent patients. Herein we describe a 57 year-old immunocompetent man who suffered intracranial aspergillosis spread by the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) following a tooth extraction. Based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics, in this report we focus on the spreading routes of CNS aspergillosis via communicative structures of the PPF, the relationship between clinical manifestations and the locations of the lesion, and propose a therapeutic strategy to improve the prognosis.
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Sujet Principal:
Encéphalopathies
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Aspergillose cérébrale
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Fosse ptérygopalatine
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Immunocompétence
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Thème du journal:
Maladies transmissibles
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Chine
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Sichuan University/CN
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