[Cryptococcosis. Apropos of a case].

Abstract

A case of cryptococcosis in a woman 46 years old, with lesions of the skin and the lung with an evolution of six years who answered satisfactory to a treatment with ketoconazole. We will discuss the duration of the lesion, the possible start of the skin aspect of the disease and the excellent response obtained with ketoconazole.

• Authors: R A Fernández Bussy, G Reeves, V Pecoraro
• Journal: Medicina cutanea ibero-latino-americana (Med Cutan Ibero Lat Am) Vol. 16 Issue 4 Pg. 335-7 ( 1988) ISSN: 0210-5187 [Print] Portugal
• Vernacular Title: Criptococcosis. A propósito de una observación.
• PMID: 3068446 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ketoconazole

Topics

• Cryptococcosis (drug therapy)
• Female
• Foot Dermatoses (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Ketoconazole (therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged