Cryptococcal meningitis: management

Evidence-based neurology checklist on cryptococcal meningitis: management: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features Intraparenchymal nodules Leptomeningeal enhancement Dilated Virchow-Robin spaces (VRS) Ventriculomegaly Brain abscess Posterior fossa cysts Choroid plexitis Multiple lacunar…

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features

  • Intraparenchymal nodules
  • Leptomeningeal enhancement
  • Dilated Virchow-Robin spaces (VRS)
  • Ventriculomegaly
  • Brain abscess
  • Posterior fossa cysts
  • Choroid plexitis
  • Multiple lacunar infarcts
  • Soap bubble appearance: gelatinous periventricular pseudocysts

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: differentials

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis: routine tests

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis: fungal tests

Antifungal treatment

Management of raised intracranial pressure

Preventative treatment

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References

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