Disseminated blastomycosis presenting as mastoiditis and epidural abscess.

Chadia A. Makary; Thomas D. Roberts; Stephen J. Wetmore

Disseminated blastomycosis presenting as mastoiditis and epidural abscess.

Chadia A. Makary, Thomas D. Roberts, Stephen J. Wetmore

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Abstract

Blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection that affects primarily the lungs. Head and neck involvement has been reported most commonly in the larynx as well as oral and nasal mucosa. Temporal bone involvement is extremely rare. We report a case of disseminated blastomycosis presenting as mastoiditis and epidural abscess. We discuss the importance of early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment for optimal outcome.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	46-47
Number of pages	2
Journal	The West Virginia medical journal
Volume	110
Issue number	1
State	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Disseminated blastomycosis presenting as mastoiditis and epidural abscess.

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