Short segment myelitis as a dominant manifestation of cryptococcal infection: a case report

Abstract

Abstract Cryptococcal infection of central nervous system commonly involves meningitis or meningoencephalitis, but rarely mimics inflammatory myelitis. We present short segment myelitis as a dominant manifestation caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in a patient with nephrotic syndrome under immunosuppressive therapy. This case report highlights Cryptococcus neoformans as a potential etiological factor for short segment myelitis in immunocompromised hosts.

Keywords

• Cryptococcus neoformans
• Short segment myelitis
• Rituximab
• Tacrolimus
• Nephrotic syndrome