Cryptococcosis
Diagnosis almost certain
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Citation:
Gaillard F, Cryptococcosis. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 03 Jun 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5502
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.
View Frank Gaillard's current disclosuresCase published:
27 Jan 2009
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7 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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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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