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A rare case of gastric mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient
Abreu, Bruno Fernandes Barros Brehme de; Duarte, Márcio Luís; Santos, Lucas Ribeiro dos; Sementilli, Angelo; Figueiras, Felipe Nunes.
  • Abreu, Bruno Fernandes Barros Brehme de; WEBIMAGEM. Radiologia. São Paulo. BR
  • Duarte, Márcio Luís; WEBIMAGEM. Radiologia. São Paulo. BR
  • Santos, Lucas Ribeiro dos; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Santos. Endocrinologia. Santos. BR
  • Sementilli, Angelo; Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santos. Patologia. Santos. BR
  • Figueiras, Felipe Nunes; Hospital Guilherme Álvaro. Radiologia. Santos. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 51(3): 401-402, Apr.-June 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-957431
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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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Gastritis / Mucormycosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Santos/BR / Hospital Guilherme Álvaro/BR / Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santos/BR / WEBIMAGEM/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Gastritis / Mucormycosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Santos/BR / Hospital Guilherme Álvaro/BR / Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santos/BR / WEBIMAGEM/BR