A Case of Cryptococcosis with Cutaneous Manifestation.
- Author:
Seong Hun LEE
;
Sun Young MOON
;
Joo Heung LEE
;
Seung Chul LEE
;
Young KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous Cryptociccosis;
Herb Medication;
Urine Cortisol
- MeSH:
Cryptococcosis*;
Cryptococcus neoformans;
Headache;
Humans;
Hydrocortisone;
Immunocompromised Host;
Middle Aged;
Neck;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1995;33(5):935-939
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cryptococcosis is a disease caused by the Cryptococcus neoformans, occcuring most frequently in immunocompromised hosts. Cutaneous involvement is seen in 10-15 % of disseminated cases and its manifestation is variable. A 52 year old man presented with a subcutaneous neck mass and severe headache which had lasted for 2 months and 1 month respectively. Initially cutaneous involvement was monomorphic and localized and a CSF study failed to reveal any organisms. After several weeks of herb medication, however, multiple skin lesions occurred with varied morphology and a CSF study confirmed cryptococcosis by culture. The Urine cortisol was markedly elevated, suggesting an exogenous intake of steroid.
