| Spontaneous resolution of invasive cerebral aspergillosis following partial resection in a medically untreated infant. | |
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PMID: 22681314 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Invasive craniocerebral aspergillosis, often encountered in an immunocompromised setting, is almost uniformly fatal despite radical surgical and medical management, and is frequently a necropsy finding. The authors report a unique, self-resolving clinical course of this aggressive infection in a 10-month-old infant. The infant was brought to the emergency services in altered sensorium with a 1-week history of left-sided hemiparesis, excessive irritability, and vomiting. An MRI study of the brain revealed multiple, heterogeneously enhancing lesions in the right cerebral hemisphere with mass effect. The largest lesion in the frontotemporal cortical and subcortical regions was decompressed on an emergent basis. Histopathological findings were suggestive of invasive aspergillosis, although there was no evidence of the infection in the lungs or paranasal sinuses. Computed tomography-guided aspiration of the remaining lesions and follow-up antifungal therapy were recommended. The parents, however, requested discharge without further treatment. The child was seen at a follow-up visit 3 years later without having received any antifungal treatment. Imaging showed resolution of the infection and features of Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (cerebral hemiatrophy). This report of invasive cerebral aspergillosis resolving without medical therapy is the first of its kind. Its clinicoradiological aspects are discussed in light of previously reported cases. |
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Sumit Thakar; Yasha T Chickabasaviah; Alangar S Hegde |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-6-8 |
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Title: Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics Volume: - ISSN: 1933-0715 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
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Created Date: 2012-6-11 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101463759 Medline TA: J Neurosurg Pediatr Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Neurosurgery, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, Bangalore; and. |
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