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Diagnostic modalities in 82 patients with skeletal cryptococcosis.
| Modality | No. of tests | Culture n (%) | Histopathological analysis n (%) | Both n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open biopsy | 50 | 13 (26.0) | 10 (20.0) | 27 (54.0) |
| Aspiration | 27 | 14 (51.9) | 5 (18.5) | 8 (29.6) |
| Incision and drainage | 5 | 2 (40.0) | 0 (0) | 3 (60/0) |
| Total No. | 82 | 29 (35.4) | 15 (18.3) | 38 (46.3) |
