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Chinese Journal of Mycology 2011, Vol. 6  Issue (5): 298-300.

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A case of primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in the face

GE Hong-fen, WANG Gui-zhi, ZANG Yun-shu, TANG Zhan-li, HAN Sha-sha, WANG Jun   

  1. Qingdao University Affiliated Medical Hospital, Qingdao 266003, China
  • Received:2010-12-30 Online:2011-10-28 Published:2011-10-28

Abstract: A case of primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent-woman was reported.Erythema(3 cm×5 cm)with clear border and ulcers in the middle has been existed in the left face for about half a year.Granulomatous infiltration with mauve bodies were found by PAS staining.Cryptococcus spores were identified by alcian staining,mucicarmine staining and immunohistochemistry staining.The patient was diagnosed as primary cutaneous cryptococcosis and was cured with itraconazole(400 mg/d daily).

Key words: cryptococcosis, cutaneous, primary

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