CTICasesIsolated Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in an Immunocompetent Patient
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Imaging findings
Chest radiograph in 2004 showed a subtle nodule. CT revealed several pulmonary nodules, including one with a clear air bronchogram. One of these nodules was biopsied under CT guidance.
Key takeaways
This case highlights isolated pulmonary cryptococcosis in a patient who was considered immunocompetent (HIV negative, well-controlled diabetes), which is an uncommon presentation. The presence of pulmonary nodules, one with an air bronchogram, led to CT-guided biopsy and diagnosis, emphasizing that cryptococcosis can occur in patients without overt immunosuppression.
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