PMC5311429_01
Secondary cutaneous Cryptococcus. Patch of dusky erythema on the right abdomen with central ecchymosis containing numerous slightly raised 1- to 2-mm purpuric papules.
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In addition, scattered pin-point petechial and larger ecchymotic macules were present on the upper extremities and trunk (Fig 1).
Cryptococcus. Numerous round or ovoid yeast cells with thin dark walls and thick clear capsules are present in the dermis. Occasional narrow based budding is noted. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnifications: A, x 400; B, x 100.)
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Encapsulated yeast was identified on hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections (Fig 2).
Cryptococcus. The thin walls of the yeast cells are stained black (Gomori methenamine silver stain; original magnification: x 400.)
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Gomori methenamine silver (Fig 3) and periodic acid-Schiff stained the walls of the yeast.