Cryptococcosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
mri

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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