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Cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the Zygomatic bone: a case report.
Takashi Matsuki1, Shunsuke Miyamoto2, Taku Yamashita2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan. matsuki@med.kitasato-u.ac.jp.
BMC Infectious Diseases
|June 7, 2020
Summary
Isolated cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the zygomatic bone is rare. A case in an immunocompetent patient was successfully treated with oral fluconazole, highlighting effective diagnosis and management for this uncommon fungal bone infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Mycology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Disseminated cryptococcosis is common in immunocompromised individuals.
- Isolated cryptococcal osteomyelitis is rare, occurring in ~5% of cases.
- Head and neck osteomyelitis due to Cryptococcus is exceptionally rare, with no prior reports of isolated zygomatic bone involvement.

