Cutaneous cryptococcosis of the penis
Calista, D.; Grosso, C.
Dermatology Online Journal 14(7): 9
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108 PMID: 18718193 Document Number: 616910
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.
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