| Cutaneous cryptococcosis: recurrence following oral fluconazole treatment. | |
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PMID: 1294059 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of recurrent cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompromised patient is described. The patient presented with a non-healing cutaneous ulcer due to infection with Cryptococcus neoformans. Extensive investigation failed to reveal any evidence of associated systemic cryptococcosis. Treatment with oral fluconazole resulted in complete resolution of the ulcer but after several months a second cutaneous cryptococcal lesion appeared, strongly suggesting dissemination from an underlying systemic focus. This case illustrates the hazards associated with making a diagnosis of isolated cutaneous cryptococcosis and the necessity for prolonged follow-up of patients who present in this way. |
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Authors:
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C M Cooper; D L Gordon; C Reid; C R Philpot |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Australasian journal of dermatology Volume: 33 ISSN: 0004-8380 ISO Abbreviation: Australas. J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1992 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-04-06 Completed Date: 1993-04-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0135232 Medline TA: Australas J Dermatol Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Oral Aged Cryptococcosis / drug therapy* Dermatomycoses / drug therapy* Female Fluconazole / therapeutic use* Humans Recurrence |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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86386-73-4/Fluconazole |
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