Cryptococcosis
Diagnosis almost certain
Diagnosis almost certain
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Citation:
Gaillard, F. Cryptococcosis. Case study, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 30 Jun 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5502
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5502
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27th Jan 2009
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Age: Adult
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Cryptococcosis
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Axial T2

Bilateral basal ganglia high T1 and T2 signal change is demonstrated with central low T1 / high T2. Given the T1 intrinsic high signal it is difficult to demonstrate contrast enhancement.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have Cryptococcus isolated from CSF.
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