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Cryptococcal infection in sarcoidosis.

Khosrow Mehrany1, Joseph M Kist, Lawrence E Gibson

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

International Journal of Dermatology
|November 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A patient with sarcoidosis developed a severe Cryptococcus neoformans infection, leading to neurological decline and skin lesions. Treatment involved antifungal therapy and gradual steroid tapering, improving neurological status but not leg ulcerations.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Central nervous system sarcoidosis can present with neurological decline.
  • Immunosuppression from corticosteroid therapy can predispose patients to opportunistic infections.

Observation:

  • A patient with a history of sarcoidosis experienced progressive neurologic decline, confusion, and skin lesions.
  • Skin biopsy revealed encapsulated organisms consistent with Cryptococcus neoformans, despite negative human immunodeficiency virus testing.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans infection secondary to presumed central nervous system sarcoidosis and immunosuppressive therapy.
  • Combination therapy with amphotericin and flucytosine led to improved mental status but progression of lower extremity ulcerations.

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Implications:

  • Disseminated fungal infections, such as cryptococcosis, should be considered in immunosuppressed patients with sarcoidosis presenting with neurological and dermatological symptoms.
  • Careful monitoring and management of opportunistic infections are crucial during long-term corticosteroid treatment for sarcoidosis.