Joshi, SangeetaWattal, CDuggal, LSharma, AOberoi, J KPrasad, K J2004-03-082009-05-312004-03-082009-05-312004-03-08Joshi S, Wattal C, Duggal L, Sharma A, Oberoi JK, Prasad KJ. Cutaneous cryptococcosis. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2004 Mar; 52(): 242-3http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/93180We report a case of an apparently immunocompetent male, who presented with a painless nodule over the upper abdominal wall. He gave a history of exposure to pigeon droppings. Cryptococcus neoformans was isolated from the lesion and no underlying disorder could be detected. He improved on treatment with oral Fluoconazole.engAdultAnimalsCryptococcosis --diagnosisCryptococcus neoformans --isolation & purificationHumansMaleSkin Diseases --diagnosisCase Reports