Nocardia farcinica Brain Abscess Mimicking Progression of Malignancy in a Patient With Posterior Fossa Glioma

A patient presented with visual changes raising suspicion of progression of underlying brain cancer requiring craniotomy. Final results showed Nocardia farcinica brain infection instead. Nocardiosis should be considered in patients receiving corticosteroids as management can be lifesaving.
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Report Source Type: research