S2799 Disseminated Cryptococcosis Masquerading as Large Abdominal Mass Concerning for Pancreatic Malignancy in HIV-Positive Patient

Abstract

Figure 1. A) CT image showing ill-defined cystic/necrotic upper abdominal lymphadenopathy with mass effect and possible invasion of the adjacent liver B) Endoscopic ultrasound imaging showing peripancreatic mass C) Hematoxylin and Eosin cellblock at 40X magnification showing abundant neutrophils and necrotic debris D) Grocott's Methenamine Silver stain showing fungal yeast with narrow base budding E) Significant reduction of the mesenteric lymphadenopathy after antifungal therapy initiation.