Coccidioidomycosis with cerebral and cerebellar granulomas

We discuss the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of a Danish male with disseminated coccidioidomycosis. He presented with headaches and slight fever. Examination showed pulmonary, cutaneous and cerebral and cerebellar granulomas, a rare complication. He was treated with intravenously and subsequent...

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Published in:Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases 2006, Vol.38 (6-7), p.532-533
Main Authors: Rosendahl, Mikkel, Kvinesdal, Birgit
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We discuss the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of a Danish male with disseminated coccidioidomycosis. He presented with headaches and slight fever. Examination showed pulmonary, cutaneous and cerebral and cerebellar granulomas, a rare complication. He was treated with intravenously and subsequently orally administered fluconazole. Symptoms and clinical findings regressed during treatment.
ISSN:0036-5548
1651-1980
DOI:10.1080/00365540600682565