Primary Cutaneous Cryptococcosis Caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in an Immunocompetent Patient
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Medical Research - Year 2023, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Primary Cutaneous Cryptococcosis (PCC) is an uncommon disease restricted to cutaneous tissues caused by Cryptococcus spp. Case-report: We report a PCC case in a patient without any underlying disease. A 44-year-old man from Southern Brazil was referred to the hospital with 3-year recurrent skin lesions. A biopsy showed typical rounded and encapsulated blastoconidia typical of Cryptococcus and C. neoformans was identified in culture. Treatment with fluconazole (600 mg/day) was prescribed with improvement of the lesions. During the follow-up a self-reported interruption of treatment was detected and after 1 year of treatment, complete clinical cure was not yet achieved. Conclusion: This uncommon case reinforces the importance of mycologic examinations for correct diagnoses.
Authors and Affiliations
Jéssica Louise Benell1,2, Rossana Patrícia Basso1,3,4,5, Vanice Rodrigues Poester1,4,6, Lívia Munhoz Silveira4, Aline Barcellos Grill3,5, Luciano Zogbi Dias3,5,6, David A Stevens7, Melissa Orzechowski Xavier1,4,6*
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