Pleural cryptococcosis.
Pleural infection by Cryptococcus neoformans is uncommon and when present typically occurs in the immunocompromised host. We report two renal transplant patients who developed pleural cryptococcosis.
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Department of Radiology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
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D000328:Adult; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology