title: Cutaneous cryptococcosis of the penis.
abstract: 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.
authors: Dermatology Unit, M Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy. dcalista@ausl-cesena.emr.it
authors: Donato
authors: D
authors: Calista
authors: Carmela
authors: C
authors: Grosso
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000666:Amphotericin B