Image A. Multiple ring enhancing abscesses with substantial surrounding oedema was demonstrated. He had no focal neurological deficits. A needle aspiration confirmed the clinical impression of cerebral aspergillosis by culture and microscopy.
Image B. Resolution of cerebral aspergillosis, pt MN. Focal scars with some surrounding oedema are seen in the site of the prior abscesses.
PAS stain. An example of Aspergillus fumigatus.
(PAS-stained) in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease showing a 45 degree branching hypha within a giant cell. Rather bulbous hyphal ends are also seem, which is sometimes found inAspergillus spp. infections, histologically. (x800)
