A rare case of gastric mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient
AUTOR(ES)
Abreu, Bruno Fernandes Barros Brehme de, Duarte, Márcio Luís, Santos, Lucas Ribeiro dos, Sementilli, Angelo, Figueiras, Felipe Nunes
FONTE
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2018-06
RESUMO
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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