Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 6, 2025
Orthotopic Implantation of Patient-Derived Cancer Cells in Mice Recapitulates Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Published on: February 10, 2023
Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis masquerading as cancer
Ryan C Rizk1, Mohammad Yasrab1, Edmund M Weisberg1
1The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA.
Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis, a rare fungal infection, can mimic metastatic cancer. Early diagnosis using imaging and pathology is crucial for effective treatment of this unusual condition.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis is a rare infection caused by *Basidiobolus ranarum*.
- It typically manifests as subcutaneous swelling, with gastrointestinal involvement being infrequent.
- Nonspecific symptoms and rarity lead to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
More Related Videos
05:32Multimodal Bioluminescent and Positronic-emission Tomography/Computational Tomography Imaging of Multiple Myeloma Bone Marrow Xenografts in NOG Mice
Published on: January 7, 2019
07:44Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Published on: March 25, 2022
