Neonatal cerebral candidiasis: CT findings and clinical correlation


İncesu L., Akan H., Arslan A.

Journal Belge de Radiologie, vol.77, no.6, pp.278-279, 1994 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 1994
  • Journal Name: Journal Belge de Radiologie
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.278-279
  • Keywords: candidiasis
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Lumbar puncture in a premature newborn undergoing therapy for sepsis revealed meningitis. Contrast-enhanced cranial tomography revealed multiple, homogeneously or ring-like enhanced lesions with peripheral edema. Cerebrospinal fluid culture showed growth of candida. Significant clinical recovery after Amphotericine-B treatment was noted. Follow-up CT examination showed regression of the lesions. Five months later no pathology was reported except small calcified granulomas and an area of encephalomalacia.