LearningRadiology - Cryptococcosis

Cryptococcosis

Torulosis

Caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, a single-budding yeast cell with a thick capsule, stains with India ink, found in soil contaminated with pigeon excrement
It is a granulomatous disease
Diabetics and immunocompromised are predisposed
Frequently produces meningitis
Well circumscribed mass (40%), usually peripheral in location
Lobar/segmental consolidation (35%)
Cavitation (15%)
Hilar/ mediastinal adenopathy