Cryptococcus neoformans osteomyelitis of the calcaneus: Case report and literature review

ME Ghioldi, ED Dealbera, LN Chemes… - … Open Medical Case …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated, yeast-like fungus that can cause a systemic
mycosis, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Disseminated infections typically …

[HTML][HTML] Cryptococcus neoformans osteomyelitis of the tibia: a case report and review of the literature

SA Papadakis, G Gourtzelidis, D Pallis… - Journal of Medical Case …, 2023 - Springer
Introduction Osteomyelitis is a bone inflammation that can be related to various infectious
agents. As with any other type of inflammation, the prevailing symptoms and signs may …

[HTML][HTML] Disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans infection involving multiple bones and lung in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

YM Lee, YM Liu, TC Chen - BMC Infectious Diseases, 2024 - Springer
Background Cryptococcal osteomyelitis is a rare and potentially serious condition, typically
encountered in individuals with compromised immune systems. This case underscores the …

Pubis cryptococcal osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient: a case report and recent literature review

S He, T Luo, Y Xie, X Zhu, J Lei, L Cai… - Infection and Drug …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Aim Skeletal involvement of Cryptococcus neoformans is rare and normally associated with
disseminated cryptococcosis or potential predisposing factors. Here, we report an atypical …

[PDF][PDF] Cryptococcal osteomyelitis: report of a case with aspiration biopsy of a humeral lesion with radiologic features of malignancy

DA Witte, I Chen, J Brady, I Ramzy, LD Truong… - Acta …, 2000 - researchgate.net
BACKGROUND: Osteomyelitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans typically exhibits lytic
lesions on radiographs. Extensive periosteal reaction is an uncommon feature. CASE: A 68 …

[PDF][PDF] Cryptococcal osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient

A Dumenigo, M Sen - Cureus, 2022 - cureus.com
Cryptococcal osteomyelitis is extremely rare. When cryptococcal infections occur, they are
usually caused by Cryptococcus neoformans and involve the lungs or central nervous …

Cryptococcal osteomyelitis with septic arthritis

A Italiano, BC Yen, SA Rosenthal, M Rafii - Orthopedics, 2001 - journals.healio.com
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that can cause an acute, subacute, or chronic
systemic disease in humans. The respiratory and central nervous systems are most …

Isolated cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the humerus

CY Chen, CW Chen, RS Yang - Current Orthopaedic Practice, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Cryptococcosis is a disseminated infection of humans and animals caused by Cryptococcus
neoformans. It commonly involves many organs, especially the lungs and the central …

[HTML][HTML] Isolated cryptococcal osteomyelitis in an immune-competent host: a case report

Y Ramkillawan, H Dawood, N Ferreira - International Journal of Infectious …, 2013 - Elsevier
Cryptococcus neoformans is a ubiquitous organism that often causes opportunistic
infections in immune-compromised patients. The pulmonary and central nervous systems …

[HTML][HTML] Isolated cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the sacrum in an immunocompetent patient: a case report and literature review

Y Zhong, Y Huang, D Zhang, Z Chen, Z Liu… - BMC Infectious …, 2023 - Springer
Background Cryptococcus neoformans, an opportunistic fungal pathogen, seldom causes
infection in immunocompetent people. Cryptococcal osteomyelitis is an uncommon …