Cryptococcal infection of the vocal folds

Yen Liang Chang; Shih Han Hung; Chih Hsien Liu; Hsin Te Hsu; Pin Zhir Chao; Fei Peng Lee; Po Yueh Chen

Cryptococcal infection of the vocal folds

Yen Liang Chang, Shih Han Hung, Chih Hsien Liu, Hsin Te Hsu, Pin Zhir Chao, Fei Peng Lee, Po Yueh Chen

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Abstract

Cryptococcosis of the larynx is rare. In this manuscript we present a case of laryngeal cryptococcosis with a clear history of pigeon exposure. Cryptococcal laryngitis may present as hoarseness without other typical symptoms, even in immunocompetent individuals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1043-1046
Number of pages	4
Journal	Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
Volume	44
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - Nov 2013

Keywords

Cryptococcosis
Hoarseness
Infection
Larynx
Pigeon
Taiwan

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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Cryptococcal infection of the vocal folds

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