CTICasesPulmonary mucormycosis
Imaging findings
CT scan of a diabetic patient shows a large area of consolidation and cavitation (bird's nest sign) in the right lower lobe, with surrounding airway-centered nodules and nodules spread throughout both lungs.
Key takeaways
Mucormycosis is a highly aggressive angioinvasive fungal infection that occurs in patients with diabetes or immunosuppression. It can present with severe necrotizing consolidation and cavitation (bird's nest sign) and has a poor prognosis.
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