Primary Cryptococcal Epidydimo-orchitis in a Healthy Man.
- Author:
Hyeong Gon KIM
1
;
Su Min OH
;
Won Hee PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Bundang Jeseang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cryptococcus;
Orchitis
- MeSH:
Adrenal Glands;
Birds;
Cryptococcus;
Humans;
Kidney;
Male;
Orchitis;
Penis;
Prostate
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2004;45(6):616-618
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cryptococcus is native to the environment and thrives in any type of environment inhabited by birds. Cryptococcal genito-urinary infection has been reported in immunnocompromised patients and can involve the adrenal gland, kidney, prostate, or penis. To our knowledge, there have been no reports of cases where cryptococcal epididymo-orchitis infects an uncompromised healthy host. Here, we report a case of primary cryptococcal epididymo-orchitis in a healthy male.
