Blastomycosis is a rare granulomatous fungal infection, endemic to Canada and Midwest of the North America. The clinical features of blastomycosis are extremely variable, since the disease may involve any organ or system. Pediatric blastomycosis is uncommon, and the diagnosis is often delayed, which results in severe and disseminated disease by the time of diagnosis. Imaging studies plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with blastomycosis. The purpose of our educational exhibit is to describe the imaging features of pulmonary and extrapulmonary blastomycosis in the pediatric population. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Rozovsky Katya, Higgins Rick, Moffatt Hayley, Wrogemann Jens, Al-somali Faisal, Miller Elka, Alqublan Lina, Bunge Martin

Keywords: blastomycosis, multi system manifestation, rare granulomatous fungal infection