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Cutaneous System

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Molluscum-like cutaneous cryptococcosis: a histopathological and pathogenetic appraisal.
Ramdial PK, Calonje E, Sing Y, et al
J Cutan Pathol. 2008 Jun 4.
Abstract

Co-infection of molluscum contagiosum virus and cryptococcosis in the same skin lesion in a HIV-infected patient.
Annam V, Inamadar AC, Palit A, Yelikar BR.
J Cutan Pathol. 2008 Jun 9
Abstract

Primary cutaneous Cryptococcosis during therapy with methotrexate and adalimumab.
Wilson ML, Sewell LD, Mowad CM.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2008 Jan;7(1):53-4
Abstract

Cutaneous cryptococcosis as a rare manifestation of the immune reconstitution syndrome
in an HIV-1-infected patient
Gasiorowski J, Knysz B, Szetela B, Gładysz A.
Postepy Hig Med Dosw (Online). 2008 Jan 14;62:1-3
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Evaluation of the levels of specific IgE against Cryptococcus diffluens and Cryptococcus
liquefaciens in patients with atopic dermatitis.
Kato H, Sugita T, Ishibashi Y, Nishikawa A.
Microbiol Immunol. 2007;51(10):945-50.
Paper

Cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent host.
Coppola C, Ferraioli G, Scarano F.
Infez Med 2003 Mar;11(1):42-5
Abstract

Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent host:case report
and review of the literature.
Revenga F, Paricio JF, Merino FJ, Nebreda T, et al.
Dermatology 2002;204(2):145-9
Abstract

Digestive System

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Liver cryptococcosis manifesting as obstructive jaundice in a young immunocompetent man:
Report of a case.
Nara S, Sano T, Ojima H, et al
Surg Today. 2008;38(3):271-4.
Abstract

Endocrine System

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Cryptococcal parotitis presenting as a cystic parotid mass: Report of a case diagnosed by
fine-needle aspiration cytology.
Namiq AL, Tollefson T, Fan F.
Diagn Cytopathol. 2005 Jun 8;33(1):36-38
Abstract

Musculoskeletal System

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Primary calvarial cryptococcal osteomyelitis in a patient with idiopathic lymphopenia.
Amit A, Sudish K, Pople IK.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2008 Jul;150(7):713-4.
Abstract

Nervous System

HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Epidemiology and management of cryptococcal meningitis: developments and challenges.
Pukkila-Worley R, Mylonakis E.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2008 Mar;9(4):551-60
Abstract

Cryptococcoma in the central nervous system of a non-immunocompromised patient
D�az-P�rez JA, Garc�a-Vera JA, Mantilla-Hern�ndez JC, Pradilla-Ardila G.
Rev Neurol. 2008 Jan 16-31;46(2):97-101.
Abstract

Cryptococcus gattii infection causing fulminant intracranial hypertension.
Bromilow J, Corcoran T.
Br J Anaesth. 2007 Oct;99(4):528-31.
Abstract

A case of cryptococcal meningitis with nephrotic syndrome and renal insufficiency under
immunosuppressive therapy
Tsuchida H, Ichikawa D, Shima Y, et al
Nippon Jinzo Gakkai Shi. 2007;49(1):54-9.
Abstract

Clinical and radiographic presentations of pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent
patients.
Yang CJ, Hwang JJ, Wang TH, et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(9):788-93.
Abstract

Discontinuation of highly active antiretroviral therapy leads to cryptococcal meningitis/
choroiditis in an AIDS patient.
Chronister CL. Optometry. 2006 Sep;77(9):438-45
Abstract

Unusual presentation of central nervous system cryptococcal infection in an
immunocompetent patient.
Saigal G, Post MJ, Lolayekar S, Murtaza A.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2005 Nov-Dec;26(10):2522-6.
Abstract

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome producing atypical presentations of cryptococcal
meningitis: Case report and a review of immune reconstitution-associated cryptococcal infections.
Broom J, Woods Ii M, Allworth A. et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(3):219-21.
Abstract

A case of AIDS associated cryptococcal meningitis with multiple cranial nerve neuropathies.
Mohan S, Ahmed SI, Alao OA, Schliep TC.
Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2006 Feb 15;
Abstract

Cryptococcal meningo-encephalitis in an apparently immunocompetent patient.
Bretaudeau K, Eloy O, Richer A, Bruneel F, et al;
Rev Neurol (Paris). 2006 Feb;162(2):233-7.
Abstract

Lumbar drainage for control of raised cerebrospinal fluid pressure in cryptococcal meningitis:
case report and review.
Macsween KF, Bicanic T, Brouwer AE, et al
J Infect. 2005 Nov;51(4):e221-e224.
Abstract

Paradoxical Inflammatory Reaction during Treatment of Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii
Meningitis in an HIV-Seronegative Woman.
Einsiedel L, Gordon DL, Dyer JR
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Oct 15;39(8):e78-82.
Abstract

Mesencephalic cryptococcal abscesses presenting with parkinsonism as an initial
manifestation of AIDS.
Bouffard JP, Mena H, Ripple M, Troncoso J.
Mov Disord. 2003 Nov;18(11):1354-7.
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A cryptic cause of cryptococcal meningitis.
Cheung MC, Rachlis AR, Shumak SL.
CMAJ 2003 Feb 18;168(4):451-2
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Respiratory System

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Pulmonary cryptococcosis.
Jarvis JN, Harrison TS.
Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2008 Apr;29(2):141-50.
Abstract

Pulmonary cryptococcosis in solid organ transplant recipients: clinical relevance of serum
cryptococcal antigen.
Singh N, Alexander BD, Lortholary O, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Jan 15;46(2)
Abstract

Acute respiratory distress syndrome due to Cryptococcus albidus pneumonia: case report and
review of the literature.
Burnik C, Altintas ND, Ozkaya G, et al
Med Mycol. 2007 Aug;45(5):469-73.
Abstract

Pulmonary cryptococcosis: comparison of clinical and radiographic characteristics in
immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.
Chang WC, Tzao C, Hsu HH, Lee SC, et a
Chest. 2006 Feb;129(2):333-40.
Abstract

Surgical treatment of primary pulmonary cryptococcosis.
Wang T, Sun YE, Yu CH, Yang B, Sun K, Zhou ZH.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Nov;43(22):1447-9.
Abstract

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and pulmonary cryptococcosis really coexist in
immunocompromised host.
Lin CM, Tsai YH, Huang CC, et al
J Infect. 2005 Nov 29;
Abstract

Pulmonary cryptococcosis presenting as endobronchial lesions in a patient under
corticosteroid treatment.
Inoue Y, Miyazaki Y, Izumikawa K, et al
Intern Med. 2007;46(8):519-23
Abstract

Clinical and radiographic presentations of pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent
patients.
Yang CJ, Hwang JJ, Wang TH, et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(9):788-93.
Abstract

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and pulmonary cryptococcosis really coexist in
immunocompromised host.
Lin CM, Tsai YH, Huang CC, et al
J Infect. 2005 Nov 29;
Abstract

A case of secondary pulmonary cryptococcosis showing various radiographic
changes during its natural course without antifungal treatment
Noro R, Saito T, Suzuki J, et al.
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi 2002 Jun;40(6):489-93
Abstract

Visual System

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Discontinuation of highly active antiretroviral therapy leads to cryptococcal meningitis/
choroiditis in an AIDS patient.
Chronister CL. Optometry. 2006 Sep;77(9):438-45
Abstract

Multifocal Choroiditis in Disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans Infection.
Andreola C, Ribeiro MP, de Carli CR, et al
Am J Ophthalmol. 2006 Aug;142(2):346-8.
Abstract

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