CT Findings in Melioidosis: A Case Report
Published: February 1, 2020 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2020/43295.13483
Amala Ammu Mathew, Rohini Avantsa, U Shrikrishna
1. Junior Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
2. Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
3. Head, Department of Radiodiagnosis, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Amala Ammu Mathew,
Siliconia Apartments, Permanur, Ullal, Mangalore-575017, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: amalaammumathew@gmail.com
Melioidosis is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Even though it affects multiple organs, the most affected organ is lung followed by spleen. It has radiological features which is a mimicker of tuberculosis and is being commonly misdiagnosed as tuberculosis in India. In patients with septicaemia or a fever of unknown aetiology high suspicion is required for the diagnosis. We present a pictorial review of the radiological manifestations in a patient presenting with multi-visceral abscesses which will help radiologists to arrive at an early diagnosis.
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