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An unusual case of cryptococcosis of the larynx initially developed as an acute upper airway obstruction that necessitated tracheostomy. Concomitant findings were tracheobronchial ulcerations and edema with severe mainstem bronchial constriction on the left side. Budding "yeast-like organisms" that
In a nonimmunocompromised patient with cerebral cryptococcosis, unique magnetic resonance findings included abnormalities limited to the posterior fossa and cerebellar hemispheric edema, gyriform enhancement of the vermis and cerebellar hemispheres, and infratentorial plaquelike enhancement.
Eleven patients with raised intracranial pressure caused by cerebral cryptococcosis developed complications requiring neurosurgical operations. Two patients were fully conscious on admission, and 9 had impaired consciousness, four of whom were comatose. Seven patients were found to have
We describe a 68-year-old man with necrotizing glomerulonephritis who presented with nephrotic syndrome accompanied by pulmonary cryptococcosis. He developed rheumatoid arthritis in July 1999 and was treated with low-dose prednisolone. He was admitted to our hospital on November 22 following the
CT scans of 35 patients with intracranial cryptococcal infection were reviewed retrospectively. Studies were normal in 43% of the patients. Positive findings in others included diffuse atrophy in 34%, mass lesions (cryptococcoma) in 11%, hydrocephalus in 9%, and diffuse cerebral edema in 3%. Two
CT scans of 35 patients with intracranial cryptococcal infection were reviewed retrospectively. Studies were normal in 43% of the patients. Positive findings in others included diffuse atrophy in 34%, mass lesions (cryptococcoma) in 11%, hydrocephalus in 9%, and diffuse cerebral edema in 3%. Two
Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic infection caused by the yeast-like fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. The infection predominantly strikes patients with cell-mediated immunodeficiency, that is, patients with organ transplants, leukemia, lymphoma, AIDS, and those receiving steroids or
OBJECTIVE
A neuroanatomic study was undertaken to search for the cause of sudden, simultaneously bilateral blindness in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome who had cryptococcal meningitis.
METHODS
Careful gross examination was performed, and microscopic sections were cut at 50- to
We report the case of a 71-year-old male with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus who presented with lower extremity edema and acute renal failure. He was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome secondary to minimal change disease (MCD). Treatment with steroids was withheld due to concern for
Cryptococcosis is a common invasive fungal infection (IFI) in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Little is known about cryptococcosis in lung transplant (LTx) recipients despite having one of the highest risks of infection. The aim of this study was to describe demographic and clinical
OBJECTIVE
To report an human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient undergoing therapy for cryptococcal meningitis who developed progressive optic disc edema that was steroid responsive.
METHODS
Observational case report.
RESULTS
One month after commencing antifungal treatment for cryptococcal
Ten cases of cryptococcosis have been identified in a 13 year experience with more than 650 renal transplants. Eight patients had meningitis, one patient had a cerebral granuloma, and in one patient the infection appeared to be limited to the lungs. The central nervous system infection often
UNASSIGNED
Cryptococcosis in immunocompetent adults is a rare disease in Europe, mostly induced by members of the Cryptococcus gattii species complex. The diagnosis can be challenging due to its rarity, unspecific symptoms and long symptomless latency.
UNASSIGNED
A 49-year-old woman with a three
Cryptococcus neoformans is present in our surroundings, and is particularly common in bird feces, such as pigeon droppings. Autopsy cases of cryptoccocal meningoencephalitis in young individuals are very rare. The aim of this study is to describe the autopsy findings of cryptococcal
BACKGROUND
We describe antifungal therapy and management of complications due to Cryptococcus gattii infection in 86 Australian patients followed for at least 12 months.
METHODS
Patient data from culture-confirmed cases (2000-2007) were recorded at diagnosis, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months.