A Case of Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

We experienced a case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent patient who presented with uncommon radiological findings. He complained of a dry cough for 3 weeks. The chest X-ray and CT showed multiple, variable sized, and irregular patch consolidations with cavities combined with some ground glass opacities in both lower lung fields. The diagnosis was made histologically via a thoracoscopic lung biopsy. The patient was administered oral fluconazole has since been well. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 700-704)

keywords: Cryptococcosis, Immunocompetent patient, Multiple cavities

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A Case of Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases