Cutaneous cryptococcosis of the penis

Dermatol Online J. 2008 Jul 15;14(7):9.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / pathology*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / physiopathology
  • Adult
  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Cryptococcosis / drug therapy
  • Cryptococcosis / physiopathology
  • Cryptococcus neoformans / isolation & purification*
  • Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
  • Dermatomycoses / pathology*
  • Dermatomycoses / physiopathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Penis / microbiology
  • Penis / pathology
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Amphotericin B