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Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis.

Naim-Ur-Rahman, el Sheikh Mahgoub, H Abu Aisha

    Bulletin De La Societe De Pathologie Exotique Et De Ses Filiales
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    A rare Cladosporium brain infection caused multiple abscesses in a woman. Despite antifungal drugs, only surgery prolonged life, suggesting its critical role in managing phaeohyphomycosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Phaeohyphomycosis is a fungal infection caused by dematiaceous fungi.
    • Brain abscesses due to Cladosporium species are rare, particularly in immunocompetent individuals.

    Observation:

    • A 55-year-old woman presented with multiple brain abscesses caused by Cladosporium species.
    • The patient had no detectable immunological abnormalities.
    • A transient pulmonary phase resembling miliary tuberculosis was observed, potentially indicating the route of infection.

    Findings:

    • The disease followed a protracted 20-month course with spontaneous remissions and relapses.
    • Standard antifungal therapies (amphotericin B, flucytosine, ketoconazole) were ineffective.
    • Surgical intervention was the only treatment that prolonged survival and altered the disease course.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the challenges in treating disseminated Cladosporium brain infections.
    • Surgical management appears crucial for improving outcomes in phaeohyphomycosis.
    • The pulmonary phase may offer insights into the pathogenesis and spread of these infections.

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