Pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent patient: a case report

Pulmonary cryptococcosis (PC) is an opportunistic and conditional disease. It commonly occurs in immunocompromised patients. We presented a case of PC in an immunocompetent patient. This patient had the complaints of irritating cough and shortness of breath. A variety of antibiotic treatment was ineffective. The patient eventually received percutaneous transcutaneous biopsy and PC was diagnosed. Patient was treated by intravenous fluconazole for two weeks. The patient’s follow-up was performed by Pulmonary Department, and we learned that the patient was well.