Grosse P, Tintelnot K, Söllner O, Schmitz B (2001): Encephalomyelitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans var gattii presenting as spinal tumour: case report and review of the literature
J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatry 70 (1): 113-116.

A 24 year old immunocompetent German resident is described who developed multifocal encephalomyelitis due to infection with Cryptococcus neoformans var gattii, commonly considered a disease of tropical regions. In the light of current knowlege on the epidemiology of C neoformans var gattii and the travel history of the patient it is assumed that the infection was acquired outside Europe. As exclusive intramedullary involvement is an outstandingly rare manifestation in spinal cryptococcosis, the particular diagnostic procedure and the therapeutic stratagies are discussed.