A case of primary cutaneous cryptococcosis successfully treated with miconazole

Abstract

An 81 yr old man with primary cutaneous cryptococcosis of the left forearm was treated with i.v. and oral miconazole nitrate. Culture for Cryptococcus became negative within 3 wk. The ulcer healed within 25 days after treatment was started. Follow-up examination 1 1/2 yr later showed no evidence of recurrent infection.