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Jul 10, 2013;2013

Rarity revisited: cryptococcal peritonitis.

Karim El-Kersh, Wasiq Faraz Rawasia, Udit Chaddha, Juan Guardiola
Author Information
  1. Karim El-Kersh: Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. karimelkersh@yahoo.com
PMID: 23845672 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009099

Abstract

Cryptococcal peritonitis is a rare disease. Although the respiratory tract is considered to be the usual port of entry for the organism, the gastrointestinal tract can also serve as the potential site of entry. Here, we present a case of cryptococcal peritonitis that developed in an HIV-negative patient with underlying liver cirrhosis. We reviewed the literature and a total of 61 cases of cryptococcal peritonitis were identified. Liver cirrhosis, HIV/AIDS and end-stage renal disease on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis were the major risk factors for developing crytococcal peritonitis.

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MeSH Term

Cryptococcosis
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Peritonitis
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