ABSTRACT
In a nonimmunocompromised patient with cerebral cryptococcosis, unique magnetic resonance findings included abnormalities limited to the posterior fossa and cerebellar hemispheric edema, gyriform enhancement of the vermis and cerebellar hemispheres, and infratentorial plaquelike enhancement. Magnetic resonance findings in central nervous system cryptococcosis are discussed.
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Brain Diseases/diagnosis , Brain Diseases/microbiology , Cryptococcosis/diagnosis , Brain Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Brain Edema/diagnosis , Brain Edema/diagnostic imaging , Brain Edema/microbiology , Cerebellar Diseases/diagnosis , Cerebellar Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Cerebellar Diseases/microbiology , Cranial Sinuses/microbiology , Cryptococcosis/diagnostic imaging , Dura Mater/microbiology , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Meningitis, Cryptococcal/diagnosis , Middle Aged , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
EEG monitoring was carried out by an EEG technician during 100 consecutive carotid endarterectomies in a community hospital. The technician's rating of the EEGs correlated with an inhouse electroencephalographer's interpretation and with historical published data. We conclude that intraoperative EEG monitoring during carotid endarterectomies can adequately be carried out by a competent EEG technician provided adequate physician backup and supervision are available.
