Primary cryptococcal infection of the larynx in a patient with AIDS: a case report.
Primary laryngeal cryptococcosis was reported in a 42-year-old man with AIDS. The patient also had pulmonary tuberculosis and hydropneumothorax as a complication. Serological tests and/or cultures from blood, CSF, urine and pleural fluid were all negative for cryptococcus. He was successfully treated with oral fluconazole for 8 weeks to clear the infection and remained clear in the follow-up period 9 months after treatment.
Chongkolwatana
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Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Suwanagool
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Suwanagool
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Thongyai
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Chongvisal
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Metheetrirut
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D000328:Adult; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D013785:Thailand