11-28-2018, 08:48 AM
What's the difference on an MRI b/w Cryptococcus neoformans and Toxoplasma gondii if pt HIV +?
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Differentiation Dx - captan
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11-28-2018, 03:53 PM
TOXO: Target sign
Significant oedma/ you should now toxo lesion are hypOmetabolic Multiple ring enhancing (hemorrhagic/following tx), vs crypto are NON enhancing you could say & LOW dens lesion on BG… Prediction 4 BG CRYPTO: location -> usually spread on path PVS* deep brain-> /BG/cerebellum/DN/WM and they are nodules small round/oval 2 or 3 up to 4 cm (PVS pack with fungi/isointense to CSF and hyperintense rim). Can turn in* -> gelatinous fake😊 pseudo or look like soap bubbles… again vs toxo that you got multi ring enhancing masses + edema typically BG & cerebral hemi… Hydrocephalus VR spaces, gelatinous cysts Best can be painted  I doubt u been ask to dx base on MRI, just search few img on web/google it… FIN.
11-30-2018, 09:57 PM
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