Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis: a rare cause of brain abscess

Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis (CP) is a very rare but serious form of central nervous system fungal infection that is caused by dematiaceous fungi. It is commonly associated with poor prognosis irrespective of the immune status of the patient. In this study, the authors describe the first case of CP in...

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Published in:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2014, 56(5), , pp.444-447
Main Authors: Jung, Na-Young, Kim, Ealmaan
Format: Article
Language:English
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신경외과학
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Summary:Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis (CP) is a very rare but serious form of central nervous system fungal infection that is caused by dematiaceous fungi. It is commonly associated with poor prognosis irrespective of the immune status of the patient. In this study, the authors describe the first case of CP in Korea that occurred in a 75-year-old man without immunodeficiency and showed favorable outcome after surgical excision and antifungal therapy. In addition, the authors herein review the literature regarding characteristics of this rare clinical entity with previously reported cases.
ISSN:2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI:10.3340/jkns.2014.56.5.444