[Cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent host]

Infez Med. 2003 Mar;11(1):42-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

An immunocompetent 62-year-old woman presented with cutaneous lesions over her right arm and the hypogastrium. The diagnosis of cutaneous cryptococcosis was made on the basis of the demonstration and isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans from the aspirated pus. The patient responded to fluconazole treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cryptococcosis* / diagnosis
  • Cryptococcosis* / drug therapy
  • Dermatomycoses* / diagnosis
  • Dermatomycoses* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence*
  • Middle Aged