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Ocular cryptococcosis.

J Avendaño, T Tanishima, T Kuwabara

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |July 1, 1978
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    Ocular cryptococcosis occurred in a patient with lymphoma undergoing chemotherapy. The study found mucin-coated Cryptococcus in the eye, forming lesions without inflammation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Mycology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Investigated a rare case of ocular cryptococcosis in a 59-year-old male patient.
    • The patient had a history of extensive chemotherapy for abdominal malignant lymphoma.

    Observation:

    • Mucinous lesions were observed in the posterior choroid of the eye.
    • These lesions contained abundant Cryptococcus organisms but lacked inflammatory cells.

    Findings:

    • Electron microscopy revealed mucin coating the encapsulated Cryptococcus organisms.
    • The majority of fungi were found in the extracellular space, with few degenerating within histiocytes.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights an unusual presentation of fungal infection in immunocompromised patients.
    • Understanding the interaction between mucin and Cryptococcus may inform treatment strategies for ocular fungal infections.