Role of magnetic resonance imaging in distinguishing fungal from nonfungal multiple brain abscesses

Muralidhar G. Kamalapur; Preetam B. Patil; Shyamsundar K. Joshi; Melkundi Sateesh; Satish H. Patil; Ajantha G. Subramaniam; Raghavendra D. Kulkarni

doi:10.1016/j.ejrnm.2011.06.008

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Role of magnetic resonance imaging in distinguishing fungal from nonfungal multiple brain abscesses

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Role of magnetic resonance imaging in distinguishing fungal from nonfungal multiple brain abscesses

Muralidhar G. Kamalapur, Preetam B. Patil, Shyamsundar K. Joshi, Melkundi Sateesh, Satish H. Patil, Ajantha G. Subramaniam and Raghavendra D. Kulkarni

Egyptian journal of radiology and nuclear medicine, Vol.42(3-4), pp.397-404

01/12/2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrnm.2011.06.008

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Cladophialophora bantiana is a neurotropic dematiaceous fungus known for affecting immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts. We report a case of 24 year old immunocompetent male presenting with headache, fever and vomiting. MRI was suggestive of multiple fungal brain abscesses. He underwent total excision of abscesses. Pus culture was suggestive of brain abscess caused by C. bantiana. We report a culture proven case of C. bantiana emphasizing on specific MRI features which are critical in differentiating fungal from nonfungal brain abscesses. (C) 2011 Egyptian Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Title: Role of magnetic resonance imaging in distinguishing fungal from nonfungal multiple brain abscesses
Creators - without role: Muralidhar G. Kamalapur - SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
Preetam B. Patil - SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
Shyamsundar K. Joshi - SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
Melkundi Sateesh - College Station Medical Center
Satish H. Patil - SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
Ajantha G. Subramaniam - SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
Raghavendra D. Kulkarni - SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
Publication Details: Egyptian journal of radiology and nuclear medicine, Vol.42(3-4), pp.397-404
Publisher: Elsevier
Number of pages: 8
Identifiers: 9945610708331
Academic Unit: King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article