<p>Coccidioidomycosis is a rare fungal infection that can closely mimic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) clinically and radiologically when presenting in the larynx, leading to potential misdiagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal lesions, particularly in endemic regions.</p>

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Laryngeal Coccidioidomycosis Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  • Chuying Su,
  • James S. Lewis Jr.

摘要

Coccidioidomycosis is a rare fungal infection that can closely mimic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) clinically and radiologically when presenting in the larynx, leading to potential misdiagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal lesions, particularly in endemic regions.