Cryptococcal pneumonia: the great mimicker

Cryptococcal pneumonia is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans predominantly in immunosuppressed individuals and rarely in the immunocompetent population. In this study, we describe the varied radiological presentations in three patients, both immunosuppressed and immunocompetent individuals. The varied imaging presentations pose a great challenge for the radiologist and the clinician. The imaging findings mimic other diseases and it might make the diagnosis difficult purely on radiological features alone. Hence, image-guided biopsies and further evaluation are essential for confirmation of diagnosis.