Cutaneous cryptococcosis of the penis.
Disseminated cryptococcosis is a well-known opportunistic infection in AIDS patients. We report an unusual patient who demonstrated an isolated plaque of cryptococcosis on the penis. Resolution of this plaque was obtained after treatment with fluconazole, but subsequent cutaneous dissemination occurred that was responsive to amphotericin B.
Calista
Donato
D
Dermatology Unit, M Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy. dcalista@ausl-cesena.emr.it
Grosso
Carmela
C
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000666:Amphotericin B