Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis of the nose in an immunocompetent woman.
Cutaneous manifestations of Cryptococcus neoformans in immunocompromised persons have been well documented. We report a case of localized skin involvement after an abrasion in a healthy host. It presented as chronic ulcerative nodules that resolved after fluconazole therapy.
Patel
P
P
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, St John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48236, USA.
Ramanathan
J
J
Kayser
M
M
Baran
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*