Small-bowel cryptococcosis diagnosed by double-balloon endoscopy in patient without human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract

Fig. 2 Hematoxylin and eosin staining showed lymphomononuclear infiltrate, with traces of granuloma and round organisms. ▶ Fig. 3 Staining was suggestive of Cryptococcus neoformans. a Mucicarmine staining revealed the presence of the organism's mucopolysaccharide capsule (in pink). b Grocott staining highlighted the fungal cell wall (in black). ▶ Fig. 4 Double-balloon endoscopy demonstrated reduction of the lymphatic cystic lesions after 1 year of treatment.