Cryptococcal pleural effusion preceding cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS

Am J Med Sci. 1991 May;301(5):329-30. doi: 10.1097/00000441-199105000-00007.

Abstract

The authors report a case in which a small cryptococcal pleural effusion preceded the development of severe cryptococcal meningitis in an HIV-positive patient. The appearance of an isolated transient pleural effusion is a very unusual presentation for AIDS-related complications. The authors suggest that cryptococcal infection be considered in this setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adult
  • Cryptococcosis / complications*
  • Cryptococcosis / pathology
  • Cryptococcus neoformans / pathogenicity*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis / complications*
  • Opportunistic Infections / pathology
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology*
  • Pleural Effusion / microbiology