Pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent patients: CT findings in 12 patients

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.