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Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis in a two-year-old child: A clinical and radiological enigma.

Authors :
Nidhi, Mahajan
Sadia, Khanam
Khatri, Arti
Arnab, Ghosh
Khan, Niyaz Ahmed
Source :
Medical Mycology Case Reports; Dec2019, Vol. 26, p5-9, 5p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a rare, fatal angioinvasive infection occurring in immunocompromised individuals. Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is rare variety with high mortality rate. We present a case of GI mucormycosis in a 2-year-old male child who presented with abdominal mass with no underlying risk factors. The aim of this case report is to emphasize on its etiopathogenesis and keeping mucormycosis high in the differential diagnosis in a child presenting with abdominal mass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22117539
Volume :
26
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medical Mycology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139768004
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2019.07.007