A PLHA patient came to neurology OPD with complaints of headache and blurring of vision since 15 days. On examination neck rigidity was present. CD4 count is less than 100. MRI was performed and given below. Diagnosis is?
Above mentioned patient have meningitis based on clinical examination. In PLHA, CD4 count< 100 predisposes to following - Cryptococcosis Toxoplasmosis Lymphoma Disseminated MAC infection CMV retinitis Given MRI is showing characteristic soap-bubble appearance of bilateral lentiform nucleus seen in Cryptococcosis. This appearance is due to accumulation of mucin giving rise to gelatinous pseudocysts.
Tuberculosis
CNS toxoplasmosis
CNS lymphoma
Cryptococcosis
Neuroradiology