Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis of the nose in an immunocompetent woman.

Patel, P; Ramanathan, J; Kayser, M; Baran, J · J Am Acad Dermatol · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

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.

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