Cryptococcal Meningitis: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 213-215, 1972.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
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ABSTRACT
A case of the cryptococcal meningitis is reported and the literature reviewed. A cryptococcosis is the most common form of fungal infection of the nervous system. The disease may simulate tuberculous meningitis, tumor of the brain, encephalitis and various psychosis. Our case is no significant symptoms and sings before the head trauma which was accompanied by transient loss of consciousness. The patient's symptoms and signs were aggravated by the head trauma (a mild cerebral concussion only). The patient expired on the 10th hospital day. The cryptococcal meningitis was proved by autopsy.
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos Psicóticos
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Autopsia
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Tuberculose Meníngea
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Inconsciência
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Encéfalo
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Concussão Encefálica
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Meningite Criptocócica
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Criptococose
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Encefalite
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Traumatismos Craniocerebrais
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
1972
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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