| Autor: |
D A, Witte, I, Chen, J, Brady, I, Ramzy, L D, Truong, M L, Ostrowski |
| Rok vydání: |
2000 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Acta cytologica. 44(5) |
| ISSN: |
0001-5547 |
| Popis: |
Osteomyelitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans typically exhibits lytic lesions on radiographs. Extensive periosteal reaction is an uncommon feature.A 68-year-old man presented with pain and swelling in the left elbow. Radiologic studies exhibited a lytic humeral lesion with extensive periosteal reaction, interpreted as a malignant neoplasm. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) revealed abundant cryptococcal organisms.Cryptococcus is an uncommon cause of lytic osseous lesions that may mimic malignant neoplasms. Extensive periosteal reaction may support a radiologic diagnosis of primary osseous malignancy in rare cases. FNA with examination of Diff-Quik-stained slides may be employed for distinguishing cryptococcal osteomyelitis from malignant tumors and for prompt identification of the organisms. |
| Databáze: |
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