Successful treatment of cerebral blastomycosis with voriconazole

Clin Infect Dis. 2005 May 1;40(9):e69-71. doi: 10.1086/429319. Epub 2005 Mar 22.

Abstract

Blastomycosis can occasionally involve the central nervous system (CNS). Amphotericin B deoxycholate is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of CNS blastomycosis. Significant toxicity may be associated with its use. We describe a case of cerebral blastomycoma that was successfully treated with voriconazole.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Blastomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use*
  • Triazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Voriconazole

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Pyrimidines
  • Triazoles
  • Voriconazole