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  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is a rare fungal infection caused by *Basidiobolus ranarum*.
  • This infection primarily affects immunocompetent individuals in arid, tropical, and subtropical regions.
  • Geographic hotspots include Saudi Arabia and Arizona, USA, due to favorable fungal growth conditions.

Observation:

  • GIB is frequently misdiagnosed as malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, lymphoma, or chronic intestinal infections.
  • Clinical presentation, imaging, and histopathological findings are crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • This case series reviews these diagnostic parameters in patients diagnosed with GIB.

Findings:

  • Summarizes clinical features, imaging, and histopathological findings of GIB.
  • Details treatment strategies employed for patients diagnosed with GIB.
  • Highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with this rare condition.

Implications:

  • Improved recognition of GIB can lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
  • Understanding GIB's varied presentations aids clinicians in differentiating it from other gastrointestinal disorders.
  • This case series contributes to the literature on managing this uncommon fungal infection.