Open AccessCryptococcal pneumonia: the great mimicker
Author(s) -
Lasya Thambidurai,
R Prabhuradhan,
Praveenkumar Singhvi,
Subramanian Ilanchezhian,
Rajoo Ramachandran,
Haree Shankar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20150358
Subject(s) - cryptococcus neoformans , radiological weapon , medicine , cryptococcus , pneumonia , radiological imaging , cryptococcosis , population , dermatology , pathology , radiology , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , environmental health
Cryptococcal pneumonia is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans predominantly in immunosuppressed individuals and rarely in the immunocompetent population. In this study, we describe the varied radiological presentations in three patients, both immunosuppressed and immunocompetent individuals. The varied imaging presentations pose a great challenge for the radiologist and the clinician. The imaging findings mimic other diseases and it might make the diagnosis difficult purely on radiological features alone. Hence, image-guided biopsies and further evaluation are essential for confirmation of diagnosis.