Abstract

Cladophialophora bantiana a dematiaceous fungus and a member of the family Phaeohyphomycetes , is primarily a neurotropic fungus causing central nervous system (CNS) infection. We report a case of a well preserved, young adult male presenting with a capsuloganglionic abscess caused by C. bantiana , a rare entity. Diagnosis was made based on the mycology and histopathology findings of the aspirate from the abscess through a burr hole. The patient responded clinically to amphotericin B.

Details

Title
Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis due to Cladophialophora bantiana
Author
Lakshmi, V; Padmasri, C; Umabala, P; Sundaram, C; Panigrahi, M
Pages
392-5
Publication year
2008
Publication date
Oct 2008
Publisher
Elsevier Limited
ISSN
02550857
e-ISSN
19983646
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
860899020
Copyright
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