Not All It's CrAg-ed Up to Be: Disseminated Cryptococcosis

Phenomena known as cognitive biases, when applied to the details of a patient's medical history, pushed the beginning attempts at diagnosis in the wrong direction. The 60-year-old man presented after 6 weeks of progressively worsening fevers, weight loss, malaise, night sweats, and confusion. Originally, the fevers were intermittent and low-grade at 37.7 °C (99.9°F). In the 2 weeks prior to presentation, they occurred daily, with temperatures rising to 39°C (102°F). He also reported mild headaches, a dry cough, and palpable lymphadenopathy in his axilla and neck.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Diagnostic Dilemma Source Type: research