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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Cryptococcoma in an immunocompetent patient: Unveiling the mystery of a rare rim-enhancing brain lesion.

Syed Feeroz, Mahreen Anwar, Muhammad Anwar, Shamsuddin Anwar, Vincent Dechavez

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Syed FeerozDepartment-Infectious Diseases, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health, Staten Island, NY, USA.
Mahreen AnwarDepartment-Infectious Diseases, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health, Staten Island, NY, USA.
Muhammad AnwarDepartment-Infectious Diseases, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health, Staten Island, NY, USA.
Shamsuddin AnwarDepartment-Infectious Diseases, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health, Staten Island, NY, USA.
Vincent DechavezDepartment-Infectious Diseases, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health, Staten Island, NY, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A 59-year-old immunocompetent male who initially presented with symptoms of stroke was found to have an incidental rim-enhancing lesion on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. This discovery led to a lumbar puncture to analyze the cerebrospinal fluid, resulting in the diagnosis of cryptococcoma. The patient was subsequently managed with liposomal amphotericin B, followed by consolidation and maintenance therapy with fluconazole. The patient achieved a positive outcome, demonstrating the effectiveness of early diagnosis and targeted treatment. The rarity of cryptococcoma in immunocompetent individuals makes this case particularly unusual and noteworthy. It underscores the need for more extensive research to enable prompt diagnosis and effective management.

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CryptococcomaFungal infectionsImmunocompetent

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PMID39364276
PMCPMC11447300

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