Work

Brainstem Cryptococcoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cryptococcoma in central nervous system is a special form of cryptococcal infection that presents as occupying lesions in human brains. Usually, it happens in cerebral or cerebellar lobes. Brainstem cryptococcoma is extremely rare, as only a few cases were reported until now. Images of brainstem cryptococcoma are usually described as multiple or single heterogeneously rim-enhancing lesions with abscess-like signs in magnetic resonance imaging. However, isolated solid lesion that was homogeneously enhanced in brainstem and without any infectious disease characters has not been reported yet. Here, we showed images of a 37-year-old male suffering from brainstem occupying lesion, which was finally diagnosed as brainstem cryptococcoma. Details of treatment strategy as well as pathologic exam were also presented. Our work highlights the varied imaging features of brainstem cryptococcoma and provides valuable information for differential diagnosis of brainstem occupying lesions.

Source: World Neurosurgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.10.080

Authors: Tian Lan, Yaming Wang

Institution: Capital Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,920