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Extradural lumbar cryptococcosis. Case report

J Litvinoff, M Nelson

    Journal of Neurosurgery
    |December 1, 1978
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    Summary

    A spinal epidural mass in an 85-year-old woman was caused by Cryptococcus. This rare fungal infection presented as back and leg pain due to L-5 posterior element destruction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Spinal epidural masses can present with significant neurological deficits.
    • Fungal infections of the spine are uncommon but can be devastating.

    Observation:

    • An 85-year-old female patient experienced severe back and leg pain.
    • Radiological imaging revealed L-5 posterior element destruction and a large extradural mass.

    Findings:

    • Surgical exploration identified a gelatinous extradural mass invading paraspinal muscles.
    • Fungal stains confirmed the mass was composed of numerous Cryptococci.
    • No other sites of cryptococcal infection were identified.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights Cryptococcus as a rare cause of spinal epidural masses.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing spinal fungal infections.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and treatment of spinal cryptococcosis is warranted.

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