Cryptococcal Choroid Plexitis and Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that commonly invades the central nervous system. While the choroid plexus, the site of the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier, serves as one potential entry point for the pathogen, disease involvement of the choroid plexus itself remains a very rare manifestation...
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Published in | Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 12; no. 6 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Palo Alto
Cureus Inc
08.06.2020
Cureus |
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Summary: | Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that commonly invades the central nervous system. While the choroid plexus, the site of the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier, serves as one potential entry point for the pathogen, disease involvement of the choroid plexus itself remains a very rare manifestation of Cryptococcus infection. In cases in which choroid plexus involvement blocks cerebrospinal fluid flow, obstructive hydrocephalus may occur. Here we report the case of a 63-year-old woman who presented with choroid plexitis causing obstructive hydrocephalus at the foramen of Monro. Endoscopic biopsy confirmed Cryptococcus neoformans, and the patient was successfully treated with amphotericin, flucytosine, and fluconazole. With proper recognition and treatment of this pathology, patients can fully recover from this condition. |
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ISSN: | 2168-8184 2168-8184 |
DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.8512 |