Visceral botryomycosis

Visceral botryomycosis

Definition

A botryomycosis that involves internal organs such as lungs, liver, or brain. It is a rare disease and has been described mainly in patients with underlying diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis, or HIV infection. It is most commonly affecting the lungs, although involvement of other organs including liver, spleen, kidney, and brain has also been described.

Also known as pulmonary botromycosis — per MONDO