A cryptic case: isolated cerebral mucormycosis

A rare infection raging within the brain of a 50-year-old African-American man was impossible to diagnose until after his death. He presented to the emergency department after the acute onset of garbled speech, confusion, right-arm weakness, and right facial droop. His medical history was significant for poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and polysubstance abuse, including intravenous drug abuse. He had never had a stroke, had no sick contacts, and had not traveled recently.

Source: The American Journal of Medicine - October 5, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Monica B. Dhakar, Mahmoud Rayes, William Kupsky, Tselis Alexandros, Gregory Norris Tags: Diagnostic Dilemma Source Type: research