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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LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Gastrite
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Mucormycose
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2018
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
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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