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Coccidioidomycosis CT On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Coccidioidomycosis CT |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]; Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
CT scan is not needed for diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis and is considered only in cases of dissemination involving brain. CT brain is considered less sensitive than MRI for the diagnosis of meningitis or CNS spread [1][2]
CT Brain
- Several calcified nodules may be seen in brain parenchyma, but are difficult to distinguish from other such lesions caused by bacterial and fungal organisms.
