Abstract: Objective To analyze the CT appearance of pulmonary cryptococcosis (PC) in order to improve the identification of this disease. Methods Twenty-one cases with PC confirmed by pathology or bacteriology in our hospital during 1980. 1 to 2003.2 were retrospectively analyzed. Nine cases had underlying diseases. Results CT appearances were various, including solitary lesion in 11 cases, multiple lesions of single lobe in 5 cases,and bilateral lesions in 5 cases. Nodules or masses measuring 1-10 cm in diameter were found in 16 cases (32 lesions). Cavitation was found in 1 case. Lobar consolidations were found in 2 cases. Diffuse mixed pattern were found in two cases. Pleural effusion was evident in 1 patient. Lymphadenopathy was showed in 4 patients. Conclusion The CT appearance of PC has various modes and forms. The examination of pathogen and pathology at the beginning is the key point in improving the diagnostic accuracy.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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