Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent pigeon keeper

C. Micalizzi; A. Persi; A. Parodi

Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent pigeon keeper

C. Micalizzi, A. Persi, A. Parodi

A.O.U. San Martino - IST, Istituto Nazionale Ricerca sul Cancro (GENOVA)

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Abstract

We report the case of a pigeon keeper who presented with a post- traumatic lesion of his third right finger. Cryprococci were found in the lesion in the absence of any other underlying disorder. Treatment with oral itraconazole achieved clinical resolution of the lesion.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	195-197
Number of pages	3
Journal	Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Volume	22
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 1997

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Dermatology

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Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent pigeon keeper

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