Primary cryptococcal infection of the larynx in a patient with AIDS: a case report
Chongkolwatana, C.; Suwanagool, P.; Suwanagool, S.; Thongyai, K.; Chongvisal, S.; Metheetrirut, C.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 81(6): 462-467
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 9676080 Document Number: 1148
Primary laryngeal cryptococcosis was reported in a 42-year-old man with AIDS. The patient also had pulmonary tuberculosis and hydropneumothorax as a complication. Serological tests and/or cultures from blood, CSF, urine and pleural fluid were all negative for cryptococcus. He was successfully treated with oral fluconazole for 8 weeks to clear the infection and remained clear in the follow-up period 9 months after treatment.
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