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Case 108. Nocardiosis of brain (54 y-o F)
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Biopsy from a cavity-forming cerebral lesion in a kidney allograft recepient
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Key words : Nocardia asteroides, brain abscess, renal transplantation
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| The abscess lesion is formed adjacent to the cerebral cortex (HE). Pathogens are not discernible in the H&E preparation. | Filamentous lamifying rods are demonstrated in the abscess cavity (Grocott). Nocardia asteroides is an opportunistic pathogen. | |
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