Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient with Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmed Imdad, Powell Steven, Hoth Michael, Javed Ahmed, Moen Steffany K, Haehn Melissa R
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Hypothesis
The clinical presentations of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-negative patients may differ from those infected with HIV.
Conclusion
Cryptococcal meningitis should be considered in HIV-negative immunocompromised patients presenting with atypical symptoms like recurrent syncope.
Supporting Evidence
- Most patients with cryptococcal meningitis present with typical signs and symptoms, but this case shows atypical presentations.
- The patient was initially misdiagnosed with acute sinusitis before the correct diagnosis was made.
- Cryptococcal meningitis can present with symptoms like recurrent syncope, which is not commonly associated with this condition.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 75-year-old man with leukemia who had unusual symptoms of a brain infection, showing that such infections can look different in people without HIV.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with cryptococcal meningitis.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
75-year-old retired Caucasian male with chronic lymphoid leukemia.
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