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Central Nervous System Fungal Infection-Related Stroke: A Descriptive Study of Mold and Yeast-Associated Ischemic Stroke
We report a single-center retrospective case series of all adult patients who presented with concurrent CNS fungal infection and stroke between 2010 and 2018.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 3, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Pravin George, Joanna I. Ramiro, Joao A. Gomes, Christopher R. Newey, Adarsh Bhimraj Source Type: research

Stroke in Patients with Infective Endocarditis: A 15-Year Single-Center Cohort Study
Conclusion: Stroke is a common complication of IE. Mitral valve vegetation and old age may incerease the risk of stroke in patients with IE.Eur Neurol 2018;80:171 –178
Source: European Neurology - November 28, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Stroke in patients with prosthetic valve endocarditis : Single-center cohort study in China.
CONCLUSION: Stroke is a common complication in PVE that increases patient mortality. Rheumatic heart disease, double valve replacement, and fungal infection may be risk factors for patients with PVE complicated by stroke. PMID: 31076822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Herz - May 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Herz Source Type: research

Basilar Artery Territory Stroke Secondary to Invasive Fungal Sphenoid Sinusitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
We present a case of a 38-year-old man with invasive mucormycosis that led to a basilar artery territory stroke. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is an unusual cause of stroke. Case Report: A 38-year-old man with a past medical history of diabetes mellitus presented with altered mental status. A lumbar puncture revealed eosinophilic pleocytosis with a mildly elevated total protein and borderline low glucose level. CT revealed a left medullary and cerebellar infarct confirmed by MRI. MRI also displayed a diffuse marrow signal abnormality in the clivus with contiguous sinus disease. Endoscopic sinus surgery confirmed that the fung...
Source: Case Reports in Neurology - March 6, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

High-resolution MRI of radiation-induced intracranial vasculopathy
A 46-year-old woman without traditional stroke risk factors presented with acute left limbs numbness. Two years prior, she had a right cranio-orbital junction meningioma resected and received radiation therapy (target dose DT 60 Gy/30 F, 5 F/W, 2 Gy/F). MRI revealed a diffusion-positive focus within the anterior periventricular white matter. CT angiography showed >50% right middle cerebral artery (MCA) stenosis. High-resolution MRI (HRMRI) suggested concentric vessel wall thickening with contrast enhancement (figure).
Source: Neurology - February 9, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Li, M., Wu, S.-W., Xu, W.-H. Tags: All Clinical Neurology, Fungal infections, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke NEUROIMAGES Source Type: research

Optic Neuropathy and Stroke Secondary to Invasive Aspergillus in an Immunocompetent Patient
We describe a unique case of disseminated central nervous system aspergillosis, initially presenting as an optic neuropathy, with subsequent stroke in multiple vascular territories.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology - November 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinical Observation Source Type: research

Invasive rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a patient with liver cirrhosis leading to fatal massive stroke
Publication date: Available online 21 September 2018Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Taher Sabobeh, Kamran Mushtaq, Ahmed Elsotouhy, Adham A. Ammar, Sameera RashidAbstractImmunocompromised status is associated with invasive fungal infections including mucormycosis. These infections are challenging to treat and associated with high overall mortality.Here we report a fatal case of invasive mucormycosis in a cirrhotic, diabetic patient. Despite the swift diagnosis and management; the fungal invasion of the right internal carotid artery lead to massive ischemic stroke.Timely diagnosis and management is crucial f...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 22, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research

Evaluation of Neuroimaging Findings of Central Nervous System Complications in Heart Transplant Recipients.
CONCLUSIONS: Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome and ischemic stroke were the most common neurologic complications in our heart transplant recipients. The other complications were hemorrhagic stroke, intracranial abscess, and intracranial dissemination of sinusoidal fungal infection. Neurologic complications are common in heart transplant recipients and should be identified promptly for early treatment. For the recognition of these complications, computed tomography should be performed for initial evaluation to rule out edema or hemorrhage. However, in the presence of serious neurologic symptoms that cannot b...
Source: Experimental and Clinical Transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation - May 23, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Turnaoglu H, Agildere AM, Kural Rahatli F, Yildirim Donmez F, Ocal R, Sezer T, Can U, Sezgin A, Aslamaci S Tags: Exp Clin Transplant Source Type: research

A Case Report of Rheumatoid Meningitis, an unusual complication of Rheumatoid Arthritis (P4.056)
CONCLUSIONS: Rheumatoid Meningitis is an extremely uncommon complication of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Initial presentations can vary from altered mental status (most common), cranial neuropathies, hemiparesis/paraparesis, seizure, headache and very rarely stroke like symptoms. This patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis presented with multiple stroke like episodes, lepomeningeal enhancement. Diagnosis was established on the basis of Imaging and Histopathology after excluding other potential causes of granulomatous meningitis. Study Supported by: Not applicableDisclosure: Dr. roy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Brink has nothing to dis...
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Roy, B., Brink, J., Bakradze, E., Al Zahmi, F., Uphoff, D., Silverman, I. Tags: MS and CNS Inflammatory Diseases: CNS Inflammatory Diseases and Differential Diagnosis Source Type: research

Neurological complications in renal transplant patients: A single-center experience
Conclusion We conclude that complications involving the neurological system occur in 10.5% of all transplant patients with 8% involving CNS and 7% involving the PNS. The high mortality rates associated with CNS complications warrant early diagnosis and aggressive treatment in renal transplant recipients.
Source: Indian Journal of Transplantation - November 24, 2015 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research

Neurocandidiasis: a case report and consideration of the causes of restricted diffusion
We present a case of central nervous system (CNS) candidiasis presenting radiographically as bilateral punctate areas of restricted magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion in the basal ganglia. This case illustrates the value of carefully considering the causes of restricted diffusion in the brain, notably to be broader than acute stroke and to include invasive fungal infections.
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 3, 2013 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Resolution of a fungal mycotic aneurysm after a contaminated steroid injection: a case report
Conclusions: This is the rare case report of successful medical management of a cerebral mycotic aneurysm with stroke symptoms related to a presumed phaeohyphomycosis in an immunocompetent individual. Further studies are needed to determine the utility of cerebrospinal fluid (1, 3) beta-D-glucan in diagnosing and monitoring patients with meningitis thought to be related to fungal infection.
Source: BMC Research Notes - May 31, 2014 Category: Research Authors: George NelsonOlga FermoKiran ThakurElizabeth FeltonJee BangLucy WilsonSusan RheeRafael LlinasKristine JohnsonDavid Sullivan Source Type: research

7 Foot Problems That Can Be Serious
If you want to know the state of your health, try looking down. “There’s no question it’s extremely important that people pay attention to their feet,” says Terry Philbin, D.O., spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a foot and ankle specialist at the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Westerville, Ohio. The condition of your feet can give you clues to a host of medical issues, such as diabetes, arthritis, and even heart disease. Read on to find out what to look for and what it may mean. 1. Pain “There’s no pain that should be ignored,” says Jane ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What Causes Facial Nerve Palsy?
Discussion Facial nerve palsy has been known for centuries, but in 1821 unilateral facial nerve paralysis was described by Sir Charles Bell. Bell’s palsy (BP) is a unilateral, acute facial paralysis that is clinically diagnosed after other etiologies have been excluded by appropriate history, physical examination and/or laboratory testing or imaging. Symptoms include abnormal movement of facial nerve. It can be associated with changes in facial sensation, hearing, taste or excessive tearing. The right and left sides are equally affected but bilateral BP is rare (0.3%). Paralysis can be complete or incomplete at prese...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 3, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Characteristics and Outcomes of Candidemia in Patients with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
In conclusion, fungemia is a rare and severe complication in LVAD patients occurring early postimplant.
Source: ASAIO Journal - August 1, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Adult Circulatory Support Source Type: research