Pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent patients: CT findings in 12 patients

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2005 Sep;185(3):622-6. doi: 10.2214/ajr.185.3.01850622.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of our study was to review the CT findings of pulmonary cryptococcosis in 12 immunocompetent patients.

Conclusion: The CT manifestations of pulmonary cryptococcosis consist of pulmonary nodules or masses measuring 5-52 mm in diameter and focal areas of consolidation. The nodules and masses have a predominantly peripheral distribution in 80% of the cases. Cavitation of nodules or consolidation is seen in approximately 40% of the cases. The infection can be due to Cryptococcus neoformans var gattii or var neoformans.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*