Presentation
Headaches for 6 months. Weight loss. HIV negative.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cerebral cryptococcosis
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Extensive involvement primarily of the left cerebral hemisphere with high T2 signal, peripherally enhancing, non-restricting lesions with marked positive mass effect.
From the case:
Cerebral cryptococcosis
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The patient went on to have a craniotomy. Histology confirmed cryptococcosis.
Case Discussion
The case demonstrate features of cerebral cryptococcosis.