A rare case of gastric mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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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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Asunto principal:
Gastritis
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Mucormicosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Santos/BR
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Hospital Guilherme Álvaro/BR
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Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santos/BR
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WEBIMAGEM/BR
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