Endogenous excess cortisol production and diabetes mellitus as predisposing factors for pulmonary cryptococcosis: A case report and literature review

Endogenous excess cortisol production and diabetes mellitus as predisposing factors for pulmonary cryptococcosis: A case report and literature review

Pulmonary cryptococcosis usually occurs as an opportunistic infection in immuno-compromised patients. Endogenous <i>Cushing&#x2032;s </i>syndrome is associated with cortisol excess and can predispose to development of cryptococcal infections. We report a case of diabetic patient with...

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Main Authors: Thangakunam B, Christopher D, Kurian S, Thomas R, James P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Lung India
Subjects:
Pituitary
Cortisol
Cryptococcosis
Cushing&#x2032;s syndrome
Diabetes mellitus
Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2008;volume=25;issue=4;spage=155;epage=157;aulast=Thangakunam

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