title: Multidetector Computed Tomography and MR Imaging Findings in Mycotic Infections.
abstract: Fungal infections constitute a diverse spectrum of infections with variable clinical and imaging features. They are commonly opportunistic infections that affect immunocompromised individuals secondary to inherited or acquired disorders. Fungal infections may affect multiple organ systems and contribute to significant morbidity and mortality. Although the imaging features of some fungal infections are characteristic and permit their diagnosis, many mycotic infections manifest nonspecific findings. Definitive diagnosis often depends on histopathological analysis. Early diagnosis requires both clinical suspicion and supporting radiological evidence. Early treatment results in reduced morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the imaging findings in opportunistic and endemic fungal infections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India. Electronic address: khandelwaln@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Niranjan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Khandelwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
authors.forename: Kushaljit Singh
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Sodhi
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
authors.forename: Anindita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500068, India.
authors.forename: Jyothi G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500068, India.
authors.forename: Eshwar N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Chandra
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D009181:Mycoses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
keywords: CT; Fungal; Imaging; Infections; MR imaging; Opportunistic