A rare case of gastric mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(3): 401-402, Apr.-June 2018. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract We report the case of a 23-year-old immunocompetent patient who presented at the emergency department of a Brazilian hospital with epigastric pain and fever. After an investigation that included a computed tomography scan and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy, a diagnosis of mucormycosis was established. The patient exhibited favorable progress after surgery and antifungal therapy. Mucormycosis is a rare condition that usually affects immunocompromised patients, with a high mortality rate of up to 85%. Correct diagnosis and fast initiation of therapy are required to ensure improved patient prognosis.
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Main subject:
Gastritis
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Mucormycosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2018
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Article