Kong Tracie,  Ghahremani Shahnaz

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: CR-044

Coccidioidomycosis is an endemic fungus in the American southwest, and all age groups are susceptible to this infection. While acute and chronic pneumonia is the most common manifestation, disseminated infections particularly in immunocompromised patients can involve the skin, skeletal system and central nervous system. Five cases with different clinical manifestations of coccidioidomycosis in the pediatric population from our institution will be presented to illustrate the spectrum of this infection. The case series will explore the various imaging patterns, including pulmonary consolidation and miliary nodules, axial and appendicular osteomyelitis, and leptomeningeal and intraocular disease. While no single imaging feature is specific to this pathogen, the possibility of Coccidioidomycosis should be raised given certain clinical presentations and imaging findings in order to reach a timely diagnosis and begin treatment with anti-fungal therapy. Read More

Authors:  Kong Tracie , Ghahremani Shahnaz

Keywords:  coccidioidomycosis, cocci, Coccidioides

Janicek Amy,  Morello Frank

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-013

The purpose is to educate the reader about the clinical impacts of radiology reporting prior to pathologic diagnosis. We will discuss a 19-month-old patient’s clinical picture of malignancy with ultimate pathologic diagnosis of disseminated coccidioidomycosis (cocci) and review findings of this disease. Review of biopsy technique and discussion on what specimens should be sent for will also be provided. Read More

Authors:  Janicek Amy , Morello Frank

Keywords:  bone biopsy, coccidioidomycosis, metastatic disease