- Liquid-Based Cytology of the Cerebrospinal Fluid in a Case of Cryptococcal Meningitis
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Choi J, Kim SH
- KMID: 2403260
- J Pathol Transl Med.
- 2018 Jan;52(1):61-63.
- doi: 10.4132/jptm.2017.06.13
Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common microorganism found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology and causes life-threatening infections in immunocompromised hosts. Although its cytomorphologic features in conventional smear cytology have been... -
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- Acid-Fastness of Histoplasma in Surgical Pathology Practice
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Rajeshwari M, Xess I, Sharma MC, Jain D
- KMID: 2392567
- J Pathol Transl Med.
- 2017 Sep;51(5):482-487.
- doi: 10.4132/jptm.2017.07.11
BACKGROUND: Histoplasmosis (HP) is diagnosed by visualizing intracellular microorganisms in biopsy and/or culture. Periodic-acid Schiff (PAS) and Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) staining methods are routinely used for identification. The acid-fast... -
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- Candida famata Infection Presenting as an Erosive Patch on the Sole of an Immunocompetent Patient
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Park BJ, Choi HS, Park HK, Kim YG, Kim JS, Yu HJ
- KMID: 2391168
- Korean J Dermatol.
- 2017 Aug;55(7):449-453.
Candida famata previously called Torulopsis famata or Debaryomyces hansenii, is usually found in natural substrates. It was earlier considered nonpathogenic in humans; however, a number of clinical cases of human... -
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- A Case of Localized Skin Infection due to Purpureocillium lilacinum
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Kwak HB, Park SK, Yun SK, Kim HU, Park J
- KMID: 2377048
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2017 Mar;22(1):42-49.
- doi: 10.17966/KJMM.2017.22.1.42
Purpureocillium lilacinum, formerly Paecilomyces lilacinus, is a saprophytic fungus found in soil and rotting vegetation and rarely pathogenic to humans. Only 4 cases of cutaneous infection caused by Purpureocillium lilacinum... -
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- Cryptococcus Species Infection in a Bone Marrow Transplant Patient and Review of the Literature
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Kim YH, Park YM, Lee JY, Lee JH
- KMID: 2377047
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2017 Mar;22(1):34-41.
- doi: 10.17966/KJMM.2017.22.1.34
Cryptococcosis is caused by several Cryptococcus species, including C. neoformans and C. gattii. Skin involvement is seen in 10~20% of systemic cryptococcosis. There are also rare cases of primary cutaneous... -
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- Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia with Granulomatous Reaction in the Lung and the Liver Discovered at Autopsy
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Kim MY, Bak S, Park S, Choi M, Lee SD
- KMID: 2350697
- Korean J Leg Med.
- 2016 Aug;40(3):88-92.
- doi: 10.7580/kjlm.2016.40.3.88
We report the case of a 42-year-old woman who died in hospital from severe respiratory failure, 10 days after the onset of symptoms. Autopsy and microscopic examination identified features of... -
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- A Case of Disseminated Cryptococcosis Mimicking Lung Cancer and Prostate Cancer in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Review of the Literature
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Lee Y, Kim JH, Seo H, Park H, Oh YM, Lee SD, Lee JS
- KMID: 2269056
- Korean J Med.
- 2015 Jul;89(1):91-96.
- doi: 10.3904/kjm.2015.89.1.91
Cryptococcosis can occur in immunocompetent patients; in fact, it accounts for 20% of all cryptococcal infections. In immunocompetent patients, although clinical symptoms may not be obvious, cryptococcosis should be considered... -
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- Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Treated With Leflunomide
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Byon CK, Yim SW, Park JY, Roh MS, Lee SW, Chung WT, Lee SY
- KMID: 2064153
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2014 Dec;18(4):232-236.
- doi: 10.4235/jkgs.2014.18.4.232
Leflunomide, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, is effective for rheumatoid arthritis as monotherapy or combination therapy with methotrexate. The most common adverse effects are diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, oral ulcer,... -
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- A Case of Isolated Orbital Sarcoidosis
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Park JS, Kwak MS
- KMID: 2216877
- J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
- 2014 Oct;55(10):1549-1553.
- doi: 10.3341/jkos.2014.55.10.1549
PURPOSE: The authors report a case of orbital sarcoidosis without evidence of systemic involvement. CASE SUMMARY: A 33-year-old female had a 1 month history of erythematous eyelid swelling. On physical examination,... -
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- Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum, Pneumopericardium, and Pneumothorax with Respiratory Failure in a Patient with AIDS and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia
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Park YK, Jung HC, Kim SY, Kim MY, Jo K, Kim SY, Kang B, Woo G, Choi HJ, Wie SH
- KMID: 2284979
- Infect Chemother.
- 2014 Sep;46(3):204-208.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2014.46.3.204
Spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in up to 35% of patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. However, spontaneous pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium are uncommon complications in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus, with no... -
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- A Case of Cutaneous Infection by Alternaria alternata
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Sohng SH, Kim YW, Kim BS, Choi JH, Shin DH, Choi JS
- KMID: 1731187
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2014 Sep;19(3):76-81.
Alternaria(A.) species are common saprophyte found in the environment such as soil, air, and plants. They are not usually pathogenic in humans but recently, infections by these fungi have occasionally... -
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- A Case of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Direct Invasion of the Mediastinum and the Left Atrium in an Immunocompetent Patient
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Han KH, Kim JH, Shin SY, Jeong HY, Chu JM, Kim HS, Kim D, Shim M, Cho SH, Kim EK
- KMID: 2320535
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 2014 Jul;77(1):28-33.
We report a case of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis invading the mediastinum and the left atrium. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized for dyspnea. She had been well controlled for her diabetes... -
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- Pneumonia Caused by Corynebacterium macginleyi in HIV-infected Patient
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Hur JA, Kim SI
- KMID: 1806898
- Infect Chemother.
- 2010 Oct;42(5):319-322.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2010.42.5.319
Corynebacterium macginleyi is usually isolated from the eye surfaces and causes ocular infections such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, and endophthalmitis. However, cases that describe C. macginleyi as the causative agent for... -
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- The Clinical, Histopathologic and Mycologic Characteristics of Dermatophytosis Which were Initially Diagnosed by Skin Biopsies
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Kim TK, Jeon YS, Kim ST, Suh KS
- KMID: 2247724
- Korean J Dermatol.
- 2009 Dec;47(12):1345-1352.
BACKGROUND: Dermatophytosis is sometimes difficult to definitively diagnose if it has atypical clinical characteristics or the mycological tests are negative. For these cases, skin biopsy will be helpful to diagnose... -
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- Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia Mimicking Miliary Tuberculosis in a Kidney Transplanted Patient
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Jung JY, Rhee KH, Koo DH, Park IN, Shim TS
- KMID: 2319214
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 2009 Aug;67(2):127-130.
Bilateral interstitial infiltration in chest radiography, which may be fine granular, reticular or of ground glass opacity, is the typical radiographic findings of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Recently, atypical radiographic features,... -
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- Subcutaneous Candidal Abscess in the Patient with Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome
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Won JH, Yun SJ, Lee JB, Kim SJ, Lee SC, Won YH
- KMID: 1474496
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2009 Jun;14(2):88-92.
Candida albicans is a dimorphic yeast which is responsible for 70 percent to 80 percent of all candidial infection, and is the most common cause of superficial and systemic candidiasis.... -
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- A Case of Cutaneous Alternariosis in Liver Transplant Patient
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Chang JY, Lee JH, Lee KH
- KMID: 1513603
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2006 Sep;11(3):159-162.
A case of cutaneous alternariosis is reported in a 61-year-old female who underwent liver transplantation one year earlier. The infection manifested as a crusted papule about 1 cm in diameter... -
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- Actinomycosis of the Intrahepatic Bile Duct, Superimposed on Hepatolithiasis: A Case Report
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Jung JH, Choi HJ, Yoo J, Kang SJ, Kang CS
- KMID: 2275434
- Korean J Pathol.
- 2005 Apr;39(2):140-144.
Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative infection caused by Actinomyces, a filamentous, grampositive, anaerobic bacterium that is a normal inhabitant of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. Actinomycosis of the biliary... -
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- The Evaluation of Usefulness of PAS Stain and GMS Stain as Clinical Diagnostic Methods of Tinea unguium
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Jeon J, Kim IH
- KMID: 1596135
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2005 Mar;10(1):30-34.
BACKGROUND: Tinea unguium is a common problem seen in clinical practice. Considering the many differential diagnoses of dystrophic nails, it is important to make a definitive diagnosis of dermatophyte infection... -
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- A Case of Actinomycosis of the Inguinal Area
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Yi JH, Choi HS, Kim HU, Ihm CW
- KMID: 2302734
- Korean J Dermatol.
- 2005 Jan;43(1):67-70.
Actinomycosis is a chronic bacterial infection characterized by suppurative, fibrosing inflammation, and sinus tracts draining sulfur granules. It usually involves the head, neck, thorax and abdomen. Actinomycosis involving the inguinal... -
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