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Cryptococcosis mimicking lung cancer in an immunocompetent patient: A case report

Alejandro Hernández-Solís1, Alexandro Bonifaz2, Javier Araiza-Santibáñez3

  • 1Head, Department of Pulmonology. General Hospital of Mexico "Dr Eduardo Liceaga", Mexico City, Mexico.

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
|June 1, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This case study highlights cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent host, presenting as lung nodules mimicking cancer. Prompt diagnosis and fluconazole treatment led to full recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Cryptococcosis typically affects immunocompromised individuals.
  • Pulmonary cryptococcosis can mimic lung malignancy with nonspecific symptoms.
  • Rare cases occur in immunocompetent hosts.

Keywords:
CryptococcosisImmunocompetent hostLung cancer

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