title: Detection of cryptococcosis in peripheral blood smear: A case report.
abstract: Disseminated cryptococcosis is usually detected by cytological examination of fluids and histopathological examination of tissues and confirmed by fungal cultures. Here we report a case of unusual presence of cryptococcal organism engulfed by neutrophils and monocytes in the peripheral smear.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Bhavna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nayal
authors.lastname: Veena
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Niveditha
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chethan
keywords: Cryptococcosis; histopathological examination; monocytes; neutrophils