Mediastinal histoplasmosis granuloma: evaluation with CT

Radiology. 1989 Sep;172(3):657-9. doi: 10.1148/radiology.172.3.2772173.

Abstract

Mediastinal granuloma secondary to histoplasmosis was described in three patients. Computed tomographic scans in each patient demonstrated a large, low-attenuation mediastinal mass crossed by enhancing septae. Other granulomatous diseases may produce similar abnormalities. The differential diagnosis of such lesions was discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Granuloma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Granuloma / etiology
  • Histoplasmosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mediastinal Diseases / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed