Pacheco RA, Arruda WO, Hunhevicz SC, Tsubouchi MH, Torres LF. Thoracic intraspinal Paracoccidioidomycosis. Case report.
ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 1996;
54:474-8. [PMID:
9109994 DOI:
10.1590/s0004-282x1996000300018]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Intramedullary lesions caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis have been rarely described. Its diagnosis may be challenging and surgical approach is indicated for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. We hereby report a case with MRI and surgical findings in a 45 year-old woman with intramedullary paracoccidioidomycosis, and make a review of other cases presented in the literature.
Collapse