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H&E of brain biopsy specimen.
Who is the host? What is the most likely pathogen? How do you treat?
#MayoIDQ
H&E of brain biopsy specimen.
Who is the host? What is the most likely pathogen? How do you treat?
#MayoIDQ
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75F. Immunocompetent.
CC: headache x few months —> now left leg weakness, blurred vision, seizure. CBC/CMP normal. CT head: mass in right ventricle, pons. CT chest/abdomen for CA work up (-). Brain biopsy (photo).
Which of the following is the most likely pathogen?
75F. Immunocompetent.
CC: headache x few months —> now left leg weakness, blurred vision, seizure. CBC/CMP normal. CT head: mass in right ventricle, pons. CT chest/abdomen for CA work up (-). Brain biopsy (photo).
Which of the following is the most likely pathogen?
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Case diagnosis: cerebral #phaeohyphomycosis due to #cladophialophora
Note pigmented hyphae —> excludes Aspergillus (hyaline septate mould)
Among 3 remaining choices, the most common neurotrophic dematiaceous mould is Cladophialophora bantiana
Case diagnosis: cerebral #phaeohyphomycosis due to #cladophialophora
Note pigmented hyphae —> excludes Aspergillus (hyaline septate mould)
Among 3 remaining choices, the most common neurotrophic dematiaceous mould is Cladophialophora bantiana
