Case Report: Neurobrucellosis Presenting as Malignancy
Author(s)
Andrea S. Salcedo
Xossé Carreras
Takaaki Kobayashi
Jorge Salinas
Sara Muñoz
Date Issued
11 de junio de 2024
Type
Article
Volume
111
Issue
2
Start Page
312
End Page
316
Abstract
Neurobrucellosis, caused by Brucella species, is a zoonotic infection that may involve the central nervous system. Although uncommon, it can manifest as a solitary intracranial mass. We report a case of neurobrucellosis in a 25-year-old woman from Peru who presented with headache, weight loss, and right-side hemiparesis and paresthesia. A contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed an intracerebral mass in the left temporal lobe. Serum testing subsequently were positive. Brain biopsy demonstrated non-necrotizing granulomas without malignant cells. Neurobrucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of brain space occupying lesions in endemic countries.
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