[A case of skin cryptococcosis in systemic lupus erythematosus].

H Halweg, M Korzeniewska-Koseła, B Podsiadło, P Krakówka
Author Information
  1. H Halweg: Kliniki Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc, Warszawie.

Abstract

Here is presented a case of woman treated by immunosuppressive preparations because of systemic lupus erythematosus with ski manifestations as tubercles and ulcerations on skin of trunk and extremities. On the basis of histological examination of tubercle skin specimens and mycological examinations of material obtained from skin ulcerations cryptococcosis was diagnosed. Disease was limited to skin that was an entry of infection. Patient was treated by Amphotericin B administered intravenously and Flucitosine per os. Amphotericin B was also applied topically. The results of cultures became gradually negative, up to total disappearance of fungus cells in direct specimens, prepared from examined material. After treatment continuing for 5 months only discoloured scars were observed on sick skin.

MeSH Term

Adult
Amphotericin B
Antifungal Agents
Cryptococcosis
Dermatomycoses
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Skin

Chemicals

Antifungal Agents
Amphotericin B

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