Case Report: combined surgical and pharmacological management of basal ganglia cryptococcal meningoencephalitis

Case Report: combined surgical and pharmacological management of basal ganglia cryptococcal meningoencephalitis

IntroductionCryptococcal meningoencephalitis involving the basal ganglia is exceedingly rare and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its tumor-mimicking presentation. This case underscores the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach integrating surgical intervention and targeted ant...

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Main Authors:	Xiao-Yu Zheng, Ping Chen, Dong-Yue Li, Ke-En Chen, Jian-Cheng Liao, Meng-Hui Li, Mao-Ying Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:	Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:	cryptococcal meningoencephalitis basal ganglia combined therapy case report neurosurgical intervention
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1601269/full
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