Computed tomographic spectrum of intracranial mycosis: correlation with histopathology

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.141.3.7302226· OSTI ID:5797881

Whelan, M A; Stern, J; deNapoli, R A

Four cases of intracerebral fungal infection are reviewed. The clinical course is outlined, and the computed tomographic (CT) characteristics are analyzed in light of known pathological data. The CT appearance of intracranial mycosis is dependent on the type of fungus as well as the dominant infecting form, i.e., yeast or hyphae. The hyphal form leads predominantly to a CT pattern consistent with vascular occlusion and secondary abscess formation; the yeast form generally results in noncaseating granulomas, which appear on CT scan as nodular enhancing lesions. If the patient survives the acute infective process, these fungal lesions undergo a prolonged subacute phase, and may eventually calcify.

• Research Organization: Collumbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
• OSTI ID: 5797881
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 141:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BODY
BODY AREAS
BRAIN
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
FUNGAL DISEASES
FUNGI
HEAD
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MYCOSES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ORGANS
PATHOLOGY
PATIENTS
PLANTS
TOMOGRAPHY