Fungal infections of the central nervous system

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2000 May;10(2):409-25.

Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system fungal infections typically pose problems for the clinician. With an increased incidence of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, neuroradiologic imaging has become essential in determining complications and outcomes. This article provides a summary of the more common organisms encountered in fungal infections of the central nervous system and the imaging features primarily seen with CT and MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Meningitis, Fungal / diagnosis*
  • Meningitis, Fungal / etiology
  • Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • Opportunistic Infections / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*