Cryptococcal endophthalmitis: diagnostic vitreous aspiration cytology.
A case of cryptococcal endophthalmitis diagnosed by vitreous aspiration membrane filtration cytology is presented. Interest lies in its being the first such diagnosis reported by vitreous aspiration. This case also illustrates the usefulness of combining membrane filtration cytology with the mucicarmine stain for identification of the cryptococcal capsular mucin.
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005374:Filtration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000382:microbiology*