Gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic involvement with Cryptococcus neoformans in AIDS

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1990 Jun;12(3):295-7. doi: 10.1097/00004836-199006000-00012.

Abstract

We describe three cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) complicated by disseminated cryptococcosis with gastrointestinal involvement. The stomach, duodenum, colon, pancreas, and liver showed invasion by the fungus. Although none of the patients had any symptoms attributable to Cryptococcus neoformans, we speculate that cryptococcal invasion of the liver and gastrointestinal tract may be a contributor to the morbidity in these immunocompromised patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Adult
  • Cryptococcosis / complications*
  • Cryptococcosis / epidemiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / complications*
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / complications*
  • Male
  • Morbidity
  • Pancreatic Diseases / complications*