Blastomycosis: The Great Pretender

J Thorac Imaging. 2022 Jan 1;37(1):W5-W11. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000562.

Abstract

Blastomycosis is an endemic fungal infection caused by Blastomyces, a soil-dwelling dimorphic fungus found predominantly in North America. In this pictorial essay, we illustrate the varied imaging features of blastomycosis along with a brief description of the epidemiology, clinical aspects, and differential diagnosis, emphasizing clues that can help radiologists arrive at this diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Blastomyces
  • Blastomycosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Blastomycosis* / drug therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • North America