South American blastomycosis presenting as a posterior fossa tumor. Case report

An unusual case of infection of the central nervous system by Paracoccidioides braziliensis, presenting as posterior fossa tumor, is discussed and the pertinent literature reviewed.

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Published in:	Journal of neurosurgery Vol. 49; no. 3; p. 425
Main Authors:	Araujo, J C, Werneck, L, Cravo, M A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1978
Subjects:	Brain Diseases - diagnosis Brain Diseases - surgery Cranial Fossa, Posterior Diagnosis, Differential Humans Male Middle Aged Paracoccidioidomycosis - diagnosis Paracoccidioidomycosis - surgery Skull Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:	An unusual case of infection of the central nervous system by Paracoccidioides braziliensis, presenting as posterior fossa tumor, is discussed and the pertinent literature reviewed.
ISSN:	0022-3085
DOI:	10.3171/jns.1978.49.3.0425