CASE 07: Cryptococcal Pneumonia

Cryptococcal pneumonia presenting as right middle lobe lesions (one of which is cavitary) 2 and a half years after kidney transplantation. Patient was initially prescribed antibiotics for a presumed community acquired pneumonia. Because of worsening symptoms, he was hospitalized, a diagnosis made, and treatment instituted in association with minimization of immunosuppression. Discharged home in good condition.

Cryptococcal pneumonia presenting as right middle lobe lesions (one of which is cavitary) 2 and a half years after kidney transplantation. Patient was initially prescribed antibiotics for a presumed community acquired pneumonia. Because of worsening symptoms, he was hospitalized, a diagnosis made, and treatment instituted in association with minimization of immunosuppression. Discharged home in good condition.

Cryptococcal pneumonia presenting as right middle lobe lesions (one of which is cavitary) 2 and a half years after kidney transplantation. Patient was initially prescribed antibiotics for a presumed community acquired pneumonia. Because of worsening symptoms, he was hospitalized, a diagnosis made, and treatment instituted in association with minimization of immunosuppression. Discharged home in good condition.