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Bussone, G; La Mantia, L; Parati, E A; Frediani, F; Lamperti, E; Boiardi, A; Peccarisi, C; Tortorano, A M; Viviani, M A
European neurology, 1986, Letnik: 25, Številka: 4Journal Article
A case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis, as presented by a hypertensive hydrocephalus, is described. To our knowledge, this is the 24th case described in Italy since 1953. The diagnosis was made with ventricular fluid examination: the patient was successfully treated with amphotericin B and 5-fluorocytosine, thus avoiding the risks of surgical treatment of hydrocephalus. Early diagnosis and proper therapy are necessary in order to decrease the high lethality of cryptococcosis.
