✓ A case is reported of Allescheria boydii pachymeningitis producing progressive paraplegia. This case, the third reported of nervous system involvement by this fungus, is unique because of its location, infectious agent, and the survival of the patient.
✓ Three new cases of cryptococcal granuloma of the central nervous system are reported and compared with 37 previously described cases. The lesion may appear with or without evidence of meningitis. Resection of the granuloma followed by prophylactic or therapeutic chemotherapy is recommended as the treatment of choice. Serial lumbar punctures and blood and CSF antigen levels are of value in determining response to treatment.
✓ Two cases of osteomyelitis of the spine caused byPseudomonas aeruginosaare described. The organism apparently was introduced by contaminated syringes or needles used by heroin addicts. This organism and the pathology should be kept in mind in patients known to have been heroin addicts and who are suffering from spinal problems especially if there is evidence of infection.
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