Pulmonary cryptococcosis

Case contributed by Yale Rosen
Diagnosis almost certain

Chest x-ray

x-ray

Cryptococcosis

CT guided biopsy

ct

Cryptococcosis

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Case Discussion

Cryptococcosis diagnosed by core biopsy of the right lower lung lesion. This patient also has had significant occupational asbestos exposure while residing in Turkey. The patient has no evidence of immunodeficiency.

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