MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING OF INTRACRANIAL FUNGAL-INFECTIONS

Intracranial fungal infections have increased in incidence in the past decade caused in part by the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS ) epidemic. The biology, epidemiology, and appearance on computed tomo graphy (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the more common fu ngal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) will be reviewed. The radiographic appearance alone is often not specific, but the combi nation of the correct clinical setting along with the CT or MRI may he lp the radiologist suggest the correct diagnosis.