Cryptococcal Ilium Osteomyelitis and Pelvic Abscess in an Immunocompetent Host

Osteomyelitis and abscess due to Cryptococcus neoformans is an unusual presentation of cryptococcal illness. Infection with this organism is rare in immunocompetent hosts. We describe the case of a young female with cryptococcal ilium osteomyelitis and associated pelvic abscess. Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungus found in soli contaminated with pigeon excreta.