Isolated cerebral mucormycosis masquerading as a tumor in an immunocompetent patient
Autops. Case Rep
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11: e2020233, 2021. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal disease that commonly presents as cutaneous or rhinocerebral infections associated with immunocompromised states. It may exceptionally present as isolated involvement of the brain with a varied clinical presentation, which may be difficult to diagnose early, leading to increased mortality. Herein, we report the case of a 42-year-old immunocompetent female with left-sided limb weakness and a history of recurrent vomiting and headache for the last two years. Clinically, glioma was suspected, but histopathological examination revealed a few broad aseptate fungal hyphae. As no other organ was involved, the diagnosis of isolated cerebral mucormycosis was rendered. Reporting this case, we show an unusual presentation of a central nervous system mucormycosis masquerading a tumor in an immunocompetent patient. The case also highlights the importance of a careful histopathological examination to avoid missing the presence of occasional fungal hyphae. Ideally, recognition of fungal hyphae in the brain, during intraoperative consultation, can prompt brain tissue culture for definitive diagnosis and early empirical antifungal therapy, which may prove life-saving.
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Assunto principal:
Sistema Nervoso Central
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Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido
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Mucormicose
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Autops. Case Rep
Assunto da revista:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Índia
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Swami Rama Himalayan University/IN
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