MRI and CT findings of cryptococcal vaginitis

Br J Radiol. 2005 Apr;78(928):353-4. doi: 10.1259/bjr/13082711.

Abstract

Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast like fungus, which is commonly found in bird droppings, especially pigeons. Most cases of cryptococcal infections occur in immunocompromised patients or in those who are on long term immunosuppressant therapies. Cryptococcal infection usually presents as a meningoencephalitis or a pulmonary infection. Skin, bone and genital infections are very rare. We report the second case of vaginal cryptococcossis to be reported in English literature and the first to be imaged with CT and MRI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Vaginitis / diagnosis*
  • Vaginitis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole