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Cryptococcal supraclavicular lymphadenitis: A primary manifestation in AIDS-unusual presentation
Shirish S Chandanwale, Archana C Buch, Shruti S Vimal, Shrinath M Kshirsagar
Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Deemed University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharasthra, India
Correspondence Address:
Shirish S Chandanwale
Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Deemed University), Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, Maharasthra
India
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DOI: 10.4103/1755-6783.140253
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Cryptococcosis is a systemic infectious disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans which is a yeast-like fungus. It can be one of the opportunistic infections in AIDS. Lymph node involvement is usually a part of disseminated disease. Isolated cryptococcal supraclavicular lymphadenitis alone is a very uncommon primary manifestation in AIDS. Once it disseminates, it can be life-threatening. Early diagnosis by fine needle aspiration is essential and reduces the morbidity and mortality. |
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