Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	53179
Country	China

Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Pleural effusion in an immunocompetent host with cryptococcal pneumonia: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Huan-Huan Wu, Yan-Xiao Chen and Shuang-Yan Fang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Huan-Huan Wu, MD, Doctor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Dongyang Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No. 60, Wuning West Road, Dongyang 322100, Zhejiang Province, China. huanhuan871002@163.com
Key Words	Pulmonary cryptococcosis; Immunocompetent; Computed tomography; Pleural effusion; Imaging findings; Case report
Core Tip	The most common imaging findings of isolated pulmonary cryptococcosis are single or multiple nodules located in the peripheral lung field, cavities and pleural effusion are scarce in immunocompetent patients. In our study, we report a case of isolated cryptococcal pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient without underlying diseases, but exhibiting rare radiologic findings of pleural effusion and cavities. Although rare, clinicians should not disregard the possibility of cavities and pleural effusion occurring in immunocompetent hosts without underlying diseases.
Citation	Wu HH, Chen YX, Fang SY. Pleural effusion in an immunocompetent host with cryptococcal pneumonia: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8(7): 1295-1300

Received	2019-12-10 13:04
Peer-Review Started	2019-12-10 13:06
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2020-01-13 19:42
Revised	2020-03-06 07:33
Second Decision	2020-03-26 10:43
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2020-03-26 21:12
Articles in Press	2020-03-26 21:12
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2020-03-31 01:19
Typeset the Manuscript	2020-04-03 11:59

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