A PLHA patient came to neurology OPD with complaints of headache and blurring of vision since 15 days. On examination neck rigidity was present. CD4 count is less than 100. MRI was performed and given below. Diagnosis is?
Correct Answer: Cryptococcosis
Description: Above mentioned patient have meningitis based on clinical examination. In PLHA, CD4 count< 100 predisposes to following - Cryptococcosis Toxoplasmosis Lymphoma Disseminated MAC infection CMV retinitis Given MRI is showing characteristic soap-bubble appearance of bilateral lentiform nucleus seen in Cryptococcosis. This appearance is due to accumulation of mucin giving rise to gelatinous pseudocysts.
Category:
Radiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now