Pulmonary cryptococcosis with cavitation in an immunocompetent child: a case report and literature review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Pulmonary cryptococcosis with cavitation in an immunocompetent child: a case report and literature review

  • By

  • Wen Zhang

  • Guohua Yao

  • Haoyi Wang

  • Juxia Xi

  • Cuian Ma

  • Botao Wei

  • Tongqiang Zhang

  • June 9, 2026

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    The incidence of pulmonary cryptococcosis has increased among immunocompetent individuals, presenting with non-specific symptoms.

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    A 14-year-old girl with pulmonary cryptococcosis exhibited cough, fever, chest tightness, and chest pain, with normal immune function.

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    Diagnosis was confirmed through positive Cryptococcus neoformans antigen tests in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.

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    The patient was treated with oral fluconazole, leading to significant clinical improvement and resolution of symptoms.

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    Follow-up imaging showed near-complete resolution of the pulmonary lesion, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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Pulmonary cryptococcosis with cavitation in an immunocompetent child: a case report and literature review

  • by Wen Zhang, Guohua Yao, Haoyi Wang, Juxia Xi, Cuian Ma, Botao Wei, Tongqiang Zhang

  • June 9, 2026

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