| Choroid plexitis in a case of systemic nocardiosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17406912 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although rare, primary choroid plexitis can occur as an early presentation of a central nervous system (CNS) infection most commonly with cryptococcosis, tuberculosis, and nocardiosis. In the appropriate clinical setting, an enlarged, intensely enhancing choroid plexus should raise suspicion for choroid plexitis. It is important to recognize this entity early as aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic intervention may be necessary. We review the existing literature and present a case of infectious choroid plexitis in a patient with systemic nocardiosis; computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated the characteristic findings of choroid plexitis, which later developed into a parenchymal abscess. |
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Authors:
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Eugene Hagiwara; Jaya Nath |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-04-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency radiology Volume: 14 ISSN: 1070-3004 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Radiol Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-02 Completed Date: 2008-01-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431227 Medline TA: Emerg Radiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 337-43 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA. ehagiwara@hotmail.com |
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use Brain Diseases / diagnosis, drug therapy, microbiology* Choroid Plexus / microbiology* Cilastatin / therapeutic use Diagnosis, Differential Drug Therapy, Combination Fatal Outcome Humans Imipenem / therapeutic use Kidney Transplantation Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Nocardia Infections / complications*, drug therapy Protease Inhibitors / therapeutic use Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Protease Inhibitors; 74431-23-5/Imipenem; 82009-34-5/Cilastatin |
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