Cryptococcal infection of the vocal folds.
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چکیده
Cryptococcosis of the larynx is rare. In this manuscript we present a case of laryngeal cryptococcosis with a clear history of pigeon exposure. Cryptococcal laryngitis may present as hoarseness without other typical symptoms, even in immunocompetent individuals.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health
دوره 44 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013