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Pulmonary cryptococcosis is rare in immunocompetent individuals but can present as pneumonia with necrotic lymph nodes. Early diagnosis requires optimized lymph node sampling and clinician-microbiologist collaboration.

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  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Mycology

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  • Presents a rare case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent patient.
  • Highlights diagnostic challenges associated with necrotic mediastinal lymph nodes.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering uncommon pathogens in pneumonia.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old immunocompetent woman presented with pneumonia and necrotic mediastinal adenopathy post-delivery.
  • Initial broad-spectrum antibiotics and standard bronchoscopy were ineffective.
  • A second bronchoscopy, with enhanced mycology lab collaboration, led to a cryptococcosis diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Successful diagnosis of pulmonary cryptococcosis was achieved through specialized sampling techniques.
  • Antifungal therapy with fluconazole led to complete clinical and radiological resolution.
  • Necrotic mediastinal lymph nodes can be a manifestation of pulmonary cryptococcosis.

Implications:

  • Pulmonary cryptococcosis should be considered in immunocompetent patients with necrotic pneumonia.
  • Improved diagnostic yield for lymph node sampling requires close clinician-microbiologist collaboration.
  • This case underscores the need for a broad differential diagnosis in complex pulmonary infections.