Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis in a Liver Transplant Recipient – A Masquerader! A Case Report and Narrative Review of Literature

Invasive fungal infection is one of the dreadful complications in organ transplant recipient. Failure to recognise these infections and initiation of prompt treatment may result in disseminated disease, leading to a fatal outcome. Here, we describe a case of cerebral phaeohyphomycosis in a liver transplant recipient, which can mimic a tumor with a high mortality, who was managed successfully with surgical excision and appropriate prolonged antifungal therapy. Our case highlights the need for tissue diagnosis in a transplant host in addition to the therapeutic challenges posed during therapy.