CTICasesPulmonary Cryptococcosis
Imaging findings
CT chest in a patient receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy shows multiple well-defined, rounded pulmonary nodules and masses of varying sizes, without significant surrounding ground-glass opacity, confirmed as Cryptococcus.
Key takeaways
Cryptococcus neoformans can cause opportunistic pulmonary infections. In immunocompromised patients (such as those on steroids), it typically presents as multiple, large, well-defined nodules or masses that can mimic metastatic disease or other fungal infections like aspergillosis.
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