Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Manuscript ID	119033
Country	India

Category	Dermatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Beyond the usual suspects - disseminated cryptococcosis presenting as molluscoid skin lesions: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Harpreet Walia, Hitaishi Mehta, Sushil Rahi, Inderpreet Singh and Philip H McKee
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Corresponding Author	Harpreet Walia, Consultant, Head, Department of Pathology, SGHS Sohana Hospital, Sector 77, Mohali, Mohali 140308, Punjab, India. drhwalia@gmail.com
Key Words	Cryptococcus; Cryptococcosis, Molluscoid lesions; Meningoencephalitis; Histopathology; Case report
Core Tip	Cryptococcal skin lesions are uncommon and may present as erythema, plaque, ulcer or nodule. Very rarely, the skin lesions may present as cellulitis or as molluscoid lesions. Disseminated disease presenting with molluscoid skin lesions is rare. In our patient, lesions presented on the face, many days before clinical onset of meningo-encephalitis. Collaboration and communication among interdisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting can lead to improved patient outcomes. The role of histopathology in the diagnostic process is essential.
Citation	Walia H, Mehta H, Rahi S, Singh I, McKee PH. Beyond the usual suspects: Disseminated Cryptococcosis presenting as molluscoid skin lesions: A case report. World J Clin Infect Dis 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-19 03:33
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-19 03:34
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Revised	2026-02-02 10:16
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-27 02:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-27 04:12
Articles in Press	2026-03-27 04:12
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