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Localized osseous cryptococcal infection. Report of 2 cases
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Localized osseous cryptococcal infection. Report of 2 cases
Acta Orthop Scand.
1988 Dec.
Abstract
Cryptococcal infection in man is widely disseminated and commonly involves the central nervous system. Primary bone involvement is rare. We report on 2 cases of localized cryptococcal osseous lesions treated successfully by surgery.
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