Cryptococcal cellulitis: A rare entity histologically mimicking a neutrophilic dermatosis

Abstract

Cutaneous Cryptococcus infection presents classically with granulomatous and gelatinous reactive patterns. Cases mimicking neutrophilic dermatoses have not been described. Conversely, neutrophilic dermatoses with degrading cells mimicking cryptococcal organisms have been reported. We report a case of cryptococcal cellulitis in an immunocompromised male with a robust neutrophilic infiltrate raising histologic consideration for a neutrophilic dermatosis.