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Cerebral toxoplasmosis

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Patient presented with headache and confusion.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Brain

ct

Extensive foci of cytotoxic edema without contrast enhancement. 

Case Discussion

Following imaging, later tests confirmed positive HIV status and evidence of toxoplasmosis infection.

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