Tongue lesion due to Cryptococcus neoformans as the first finding in an HIV-positive patient.

CONCLUSIONS: The involvement of the oral mucosa is uncommon in this fungal infection, but is important to include it in the differential diagnosis in HIV positive patients.
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Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia - December 30, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: Santiso GM, Messina F, Gallo A, Marín E, Depardo R, Arechavala A, Walker L, Negroni R, Romero MM Tags: Rev Iberoam Micol Source Type: research