Pulmonary cryptococcal infections occur in both immunocompetent and 
immunocompromised individuals, with a reported increased incidence of diffuse 
pulmonary disease in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. The 
authors observed no differences in the radiographic appearances of pulmonary 
cryptococcal disease between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients and 
other immunocompromised individuals. Chest computed tomography (CT) contributes 
to a more comprehensive understanding of pulmonary cryptococcal infections.