# Disseminated coccidioidomycosis mimicking malignant lymphoma in a 14-year-old female

## TL;DR

This paper describes a case where a fungal infection was mistaken for cancer in a young girl.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the importance of considering coccidioidomycosis in differential diagnoses to avoid misdiagnosis.

## Key findings

- Coccidioidomycosis can mimic malignant lymphoma clinically.
- Delayed diagnosis may occur if the infection is not considered.
- Early recognition is crucial for appropriate treatment.

## Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection that is often asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals. When symptoms do occur, they often resemble a mild, flu-like illness. However, this disease can become clinically severe and disseminate, especially in immunocompromised patients or other high-risk groups. Failure to consider coccidioidomycosis in the differential diagnosis may lead to missed or delayed diagnosis, resulting in postponement of appropriate treatment.