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Viraj Pandit1, Peter Rhee, Hassan Aziz
1Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery, University of Arizona , Tucson, Arizona.
Surgical Infections
|November 5, 2013
Summary
Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB), a rare fungal infection, is emerging in the southwestern US. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive medical and surgical treatment are crucial for managing this serious condition.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum.
- Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is an uncommon manifestation of this infection.
- GIB is increasingly recognized in the southwestern United States.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of GIB in a young female.
- The patient presented with symptoms mimicking perforated appendicitis and abscess formation.
- Diagnosis was delayed due to the unusual presentation.
Findings:
- Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis can present atypically, mimicking common surgical emergencies.
- Delayed diagnosis of GIB is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
- Aggressive and timely therapeutic interventions are essential for GIB management.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of GIB among clinicians is necessary for early diagnosis.
- Multidisciplinary management involving both medical and surgical approaches is vital.
- Further research into GIB epidemiology and treatment is warranted.
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