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Cerebellar aspergilloma.

B Björkholm, B Elgefors

    Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare case of cerebellar aspergilloma mimicking a brain tumor in a patient with alveolar proteinosis was fatal despite aggressive treatment. Early diagnosis of central nervous system aspergillosis may improve outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Central nervous system (CNS) aspergillosis is a rare and often fatal opportunistic infection.
    • Alveolar proteinosis is a rare lung disease that can be associated with increased risk of infections.

    Observation:

    • A 48-year-old woman with alveolar proteinosis presented with a cerebellar mass.
    • The mass was diagnosed as an aspergilloma, a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species.
    • The patient experienced recurrent disease despite neurosurgery, antifungal medications (amphotericin B, flucytosine), and ventricular drainage.

    Findings:

    • Cerebellar aspergilloma can clinically mimic a brain tumor.
    • CNS aspergillosis poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

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  • Aggressive treatment regimens did not prevent a fatal outcome in this recurrent case.

    • Implications:

    • Increased clinical suspicion for CNS aspergillosis is crucial, especially in immunocompromised patients or those with underlying conditions like alveolar proteinosis.
    • Serological tests may aid in the early diagnosis of aspergillosis.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for potentially improving the prognosis of CNS aspergillosis.