Pulmonary cryptococcoma: a rare and challenging diagnosis in immunocompetent patients

Pulmonary cryptococcoma: a rare and challenging diagnosis in immunocompetent patients

Cryptococcal infection is commonly seen in immunocompromised patients, although immunocompetent patients may also be infected. The pathogen’s portal of entry is the respiratory tract; however, the central nervous system is predominantly involved. Pulmonary involvement varies from interstitial and a...

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Main Authors: Nicole Haddad, Marina Costa Cavallaro, Mariana Pezzute Lopes, Johana Marlen Jerias Fernandez, Lorena Silva Laborda, José Pinhata Otoch, Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2015-06-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Cryptococcus
Lung diseases
Pulmonary Surgical Procedures
Therapeutics
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/107036

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http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/107036

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