The Cryptococcus Reviewed

Current thoughts on infection by torula histolytica have been examined. Twenty-four cases of torulosis are reviewed. The vastly differing appearance of chest radiographs in this disease is stressed. The series supports overseas figures for visceral involvement and points to the association with other diseases, which are usually serious. The lack of specific radiographic signs makes certain radiological diagnosis difficult. Torula should always be considered in patients with lymphoma developing unusual lung lesions. The best results were in patients with no associated disease and torula of the lung only, and with early surgery. The worst were in those with central nervous system involvement