Cryptococcosis associated with sarcoidosis: CT and MR findings

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1988 May-Jun;12(3):420-2. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198805010-00012.

Abstract

Two cases of cryptococcal abscesses were identified in patients with sarcoidosis. The diagnostic imaging tests were not specific for cryptococcus prior to needle aspiration of the abscesses, but they did enable successful biopsy for diagnosis and treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cryptococcosis / complications
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Sarcoidosis / complications
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnostic imaging