Association of Schimmelpenning Syndrome with Astrocytoma (WHO Grade 3): Case Report.

Schimmelpenning syndrome, or epidermal nevus syndrome, is a rare, neurocutaneous disorder characterized by skin abnormalities, such as epidermal nevi, and involvement of the central nervous system, including intracranial tumors. There are only a few reported cases of intracranial tumors associated with Schimmelpenning syndrome. In most cases, a single nucleotide mutation in the RAS family proto-oncogenes, like or genes, can result in the genetic mosaicism that is responsible for the clinical manifestations of this syndrome.

causing non-contiguous, multifocal spondylodiscitis in an immunosuppressed patient.

This report describes a case of a spondylodiscitis in an immunocompromised patient with an HIV infection caused by The patient was admitted to hospital with a sudden loss of motor function and sensation in both of the patient's legs. A biopsy taken during the first debridement operation proved to be negative for DNA and growth, but was positive for the growth of Following a course of antibiotic therapy and the aforementioned debridement, the patient was moved to a specialised clinic for physical therapy. The patient's condition quickly deteriorated, and the patient once again required extensive debridement.