A cryptic diagnosis: disseminated cryptococcal disease presenting as an asymptomatic pulmonary nodule and a skin lesion: a case report.

Background: Cryptococcosis refers to a spectrum of infections caused by the encapsulated yeast Cryptococcus neoformans. In the immunocompromised host cryptococcus may disseminate resulting in significant mortality and morbidity.

Case Presentation: We report the case of a 49-year-old homosexual male presenting with an atypical skin lesion associated with an asymptomatic pulmonary nodule.