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A rare case of gastric mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient
Bruno Fernandes Barros Brehme de Abreu1, Márcio Luís Duarte1, Lucas Ribeiro Dos Santos2
1Radiologia, WEBIMAGEM, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
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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