2023 ASM / C-169
To distinguish disseminated cryptococcomas from metastatic disease on CT and MRI
Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Neuroradiology brain, Soft tissues / Skin, Other, CT, MR, Treatment effects, Infection
Authors:
M.-T. Ciubuc-Batcu
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2023/C-169
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Case courtesy of Dr Karan Singh.