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A Rare Case Report of Intra-abdominal Mucormycosis Complicating Acute Pancreatitis
Bhanuprakash K Bhaskar1, Shreyas H Gutte2, Mohan Gurjar2
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Medeor Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abstract:
Intra-abdominal infections are known to complicate the course of acute pancreatitis. Invasive fungal infections (Candida spp.) are not the uncommon microorganisms which isolate from intra-abdominal specimen in acute necrotizing pancreatitis. However, we are reporting first case of invasive gastric mucormycosis in a postpartum acute pancreatitis patient.
How To Cite This Article:
Bhaskar BK, Gutte SH, Gurjar M, Saran S, Rahul R, Sengar P. A Rare Case Report of Intra-abdominal Mucormycosis Complicating Acute Pancreatitis. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(6):736-738.
Insights
This case report details the first instance of invasive gastric mucormycosis in a postpartum patient with acute pancreatitis. This rare fungal infection complicated the patient's intra-abdominal condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Intra-abdominal infections frequently complicate acute pancreatitis.
- Invasive fungal infections, particularly Candida species, are common in acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Observation:
- This report presents a rare case of invasive gastric mucormycosis.
- The patient experienced postpartum acute pancreatitis.
Findings:
- This is the first documented case of invasive gastric mucormycosis in a patient with postpartum acute pancreatitis.
- Mucormycosis, a serious fungal infection, was identified in the gastric region.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare fungal pathogens in complex pancreatitis cases.
- Suggests potential for mucormycosis in immunocompromised or critically ill patients with pancreatitis.
- Emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and tailored antifungal therapy in such scenarios.
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