Neonatal cerebral candidiasis: CT findings and clinical correlation

J Belge Radiol. 1994 Dec;77(6):278-9.

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 Amphotericin-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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Brain Abscess / microbiology
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Fungal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Meningitis, Fungal / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Fungal / microbiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Amphotericin B