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Pseudallescheria boydii infection of the brain: imaging with pathologic confirmation
V Albernaz1, B Huston, M Castillo
1Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7510, USA.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|March 1, 1996
Abstract:
Pseudallescheria boydii is a rare opportunistic microorganism that usually infects immunosuppressed hosts. In this patient with cerebral infection by P boydii, imaging findings included enhancement of the ependyma of a lateral ventricle and of the caudate nucleus.
Insights
Pseudallescheria boydii, a rare fungus, caused a cerebral infection in an immunosuppressed patient. Imaging revealed characteristic enhancement of the lateral ventricle ependyma and caudate nucleus.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Neuroimaging
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pseudallescheria boydii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen.
- Infections typically occur in immunocompromised individuals.
Observation:
- A case of cerebral infection caused by Pseudallescheria boydii is presented.
- The patient had an underlying immunosuppressed state.
Findings:
- Neuroimaging demonstrated characteristic findings.
- Enhancement of the lateral ventricle ependyma was observed.
- Enhancement of the caudate nucleus was also noted.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare fungal pathogens in cerebral infections.
- Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging in diagnosing central nervous system mycoses.
- Suggests potential diagnostic imaging biomarkers for Pseudallescheria boydii CNS infections.