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Zygomycota, previously classified as a distinct fungal group, are primarily terrestrial, saprophytic molds that play a crucial role as decomposers. Recent phylogenetic studies have revealed that these fungi are now divided into two major clades — Mucoromycota, which includes many symbiotic species, and Zoopagomycota, which primarily consists of parasitic and pathogenic fungi. These groups exhibit distinct ecological roles and reproductive strategies while sharing key structural and...
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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Pathology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Mucormycosis is a severe invasive fungal infection caused by Mucorales.
    • It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals and presents in various forms.
    • Antemortem diagnosis can be challenging, leading to frequent postmortem identification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the gross and histologic findings of mucormycosis at autopsy.
    • To correlate autopsy findings with clinical context for improved diagnosis.
    • To highlight characteristic autopsy findings for suspicion of mucormycosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of four autopsy cases of mucormycosis.
    • Detailed gross examination of affected organs.
    • Histologic examination to identify fungal angioinvasion and tissue damage.

    Main Results:

    • All cases exhibited characteristic hemorrhagic infarcts with a targetoid appearance.
    • These infarcts resulted from fungal angioinvasion, thrombosis, and tissue necrosis.
    • Involvement included pulmonary, cerebral, hepatic, renal, and gastrointestinal systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Characteristic targetoid infarcts at autopsy suggest mucormycosis.
    • High suspicion for atypical infections is crucial in immunosuppressed patients postmortem.
    • Autopsy findings can aid in the diagnosis of mucormycosis when antemortem diagnosis is missed.