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| ID: sea-38553
RESUMEN
Primary laryngeal cryptococcosis was reported in a 42-year-old man with AIDS. The patient also had pulmonary tuberculosis and hydropneumothorax as a complication. Serological tests and/or cultures from blood, CSF, urine and pleural fluid were all negative for cryptococcus. He was successfully treated with oral fluconazole for 8 weeks to clear the infection and remained clear in the follow-up period 9 months after treatment.