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A case of cryptococcoma in an immunocompetent man with polysubstance use.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Intracranial Cryptococcoma Mimicking Stroke or Brain Tumor: A Diagnostic Challenge in an Immunocompetent Patient.Cureus · 2025Article
- Multifocal Intracranial Cryptococcoma with Treatment Resistance, Recurrence, and Mortality: A Case Report and Literature Review.NMC case report journal · 2025Article
- Cryptococcal Meningitis in an HCV-Positive and IVDU- and HIV-Negative Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.International medical case reports journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Cryptococcus most commonly affects the pulmonary and central nervous systems in patients who are immunocompromised. It is most likely to present as meningitis. However, it can affect immunocompetent patients in the cerebral parenchyma. Here we describe a rare case of cryptococcoma in an immunocompetent male patient who originally presented with headache and possible seizure-like activity and had IV drug use as a risk factor. Cryptococcomas are a rare manifestation of the disease, and can present due to Cryptococcus gatti. Definite diagnosis is dependent on culture of the organism and treatment includes a long course of anti-fungals.
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