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Cecal infarct: report of a case
I Elnakadi1, A Mehdi, S Franck
1Department of Digestive Surgery, Erasme Hospital-ULB, Brussels, Belgium.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|December 22, 1998
Summary
This case study highlights invasive mucormycosis, a rare fungal infection, in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The infection led to cecal and ileal complications, emphasizing its fatal potential in immunocompromised individuals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology
Background:
- Opportunistic fungal infections pose significant threats to immunocompromised patients.
- Invasive mucormycosis is a rare but often fatal condition.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia compromises the immune system, increasing infection risk.