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Retroperitoneal Basidiobolomycosis Mimicking a Malignant Neoplasm
Abdullah Saad Alqahtani1, Mahmoud Rezk Abdelwahed Hussein2, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alshehri1
1Department of Surgery, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, KSA.
Gastroenterology Research
|June 22, 2026
Summary
Basidiobolomycosis, a rare fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum, can present as masses mimicking cancer. Early diagnosis and antifungal treatment, like voriconazole and itraconazole, are crucial for patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Basidiobolomycosis is a rare, potentially fatal fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum.
- Retroperitoneal or mesenteric basidiobolomycosis can present as masses that mimic malignant tumors.
- Non-specific symptoms like jaundice, weight loss, abdominal pain, and vomiting often delay diagnosis.
