Clinton Eugene Jokerst MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sterling Kellon Hansen MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gregory Kicska MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Demetrios A. Raptis MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Vargas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Veronica Ann Arteaga MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sanjeev Bhalla MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Be familiar with the geographic distribution and prevalence of common endemic mycoses in the United States 2. Recognize that thoracic manifestations of endemic mycoses can mimic malignancy or tuberculosis and may be encountered on screening chest CT 3. Identify findings (such as clustered nodules, thin-walled cavities, etc.) which help to differentiate endemic mycoses from other entities 

1. Introduction including a discussion of how thoracic manifestations of endemic mycoses are likely to be encountered regularly on lung cancer screening CTs 2. Discussion of prevalence, distribution, and common clinical manifestations of common endemic mycoses in the United States 3. Review of imaging findings which will help the radiologist avoid pitfalls such as misinterpreting regional mycosis as malignancy or tuberculosis 4. Case examples including:    a. Histoplasmosis    b. Blastomycosis    c. Coccidiomycosis    d. Cryptococcus gattii    e. Mimics (including but not limited to tuberculosis, bronchogenic carcinoma) 5. Conclusions 

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Jokerst, C, Hansen, S, Kicska, G, Raptis, D, Vargas, D, Arteaga, V, Bhalla, S, Regional Theater: Avoiding Pitfalls in Thoracic Radiology by Understanding Regional Mycoses.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004739.html