Pulmonary cryptococcosis presenting as miliary tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract

Pulmonary Cryptococcosis is a rare and difficult to diagnose entity. It has been found to be associated with immunocompromised patients. Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent patient is extremely rare condition. A high degree of suspicion is required to diagnose the condition. We hereby present a case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent young male which is a rare clinical entity.

Keywords

• bronchoscopy
• cryptococcosis
• immunocompetence