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

Blastomycosis: The Great Pretender

Elizabeth M Johnson  1 , Maria D Martin, Ruchi Sharma, Cristopher A Meyer, Jeffrey P Kanne
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Blastomycosis: The Great Pretender

Elizabeth M Johnson et al. J Thorac Imaging. .

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.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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