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[Multiple brain histoplasmomas: autopsy study of a case]

L M Coutinho, A L Gelpi, A Anicet

    Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
    |September 1, 1981
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    A rare brain infection, histoplasmoma, caused neurological changes in a young woman in Brazil. Autopsy confirmed Histoplasma capsulatum, marking the first reported case in the country.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Mycology

    Background:

    • Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection typically affecting the lungs.
    • Central nervous system involvement is rare, especially in immunocompetent individuals.
    • Brain histoplasmoma is an uncommon manifestation of Histoplasma capsulatum infection.

    Observation:

    • A 28-year-old woman presented with behavioral and neurological alterations.
    • Brain CT scans showed multiple calcified granulomas.
    • The patient's condition deteriorated, leading to death.

    Findings:

    • Autopsy revealed granulomatous lesions with central caseation in the brain.
    • Microscopical examination confirmed the presence of numerous Histoplasma capsulatum.
    • This represents the first documented case of brain histoplasmoma in Brazil.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for disseminated histoplasmosis to affect the central nervous system.
    • Underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in neurological cases, even in endemic regions.
    • Contributes to the understanding of rare fungal brain infections and their pathology.