title: [Pleural effusion as the only manifestation of cryptococcosis in an AIDS patient].
abstract: Cryptococcosis is often seen in immunodeficient patients, including those with AIDS. It usually affects mainly the respiratory tract and central nervous system. We present a rare case of pleural involvement with no sign of disease at other sites. A review of the literature yields only three other similar cases. We discuss the diverse clinical manifestations of cryptococcosis, particularly those found in the respiratory tract.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Montecelo, Pontevedra.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: García García
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baloira Villar
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Anibarro García
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Rodríguez García
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: de Lis Muñoz
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Otero Portela
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D000368:Aged; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology
vernacular_title: Derrame pleural como única manifestación de criptococosis en un paciente con SIDA.