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Basidiobolomycosis: Unusual Cause of Colonic Perforation.
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December 2024
Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Pathology), Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection that is triggered by the environmental saprophyte . Basidiobolomycosis usually presents as an infection beneath the skin and seldom impacts the digestive system. There is no clear clinical presentation, and the majority of initial cases are misdiagnosed.
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Front Vet Sci
September 2024
Fungus Testing Laboratory, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, United States.
A 6-year-old male neutered boxer mix canine was presented for a one-month history of dyschezia, hematochezia, and constipation. Colonoscopy and endoscopic biopsies revealed non-specific lymphoplasmacytic, eosinophilic colitis. Despite pursuing various therapies over a 3.
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- Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection typically presenting as a chronic skin infection, but gastrointestinal cases, like the one reported in a 31-year-old woman, can occur and are harder to diagnose.
- The patient's symptoms developed after bariatric surgery, leading to a misdiagnosis of ulcerative colitis; extensive surgical intervention revealed granulomatous inflammation indicative of basidiobolomycosis.
- The case emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be vigilant for basidiobolomycosis in patients with ulcerative lesions, especially if accompanied by eosinophilia and abdominal masses.
Unveiling the Uncommon: Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis of the Colon and its Distinctive Splendore-Hoeppli Phenomenon.
Int J Surg Pathol
June 2024
Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection triggered by the Basidiobolus ranarum fungus, often misdiagnosed as other conditions.
- A 53-year-old Saudi man with abdominal pain and diarrhea was diagnosed with complicated diverticulitis, and upon surgical examination, significant fungal infection was discovered alongside inflammation characterized by eosinophils and granulomas.
- Timely identification through special histological stains is crucial for accurate diagnosis and requires prompt antifungal treatment for better patient recovery.
Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis: a rare manifestation of in a non-endemic region.
J Surg Case Rep
May 2024
Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia.
Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is a rare fungal infection caused by the , and it possesses a significant challenge to diagnose it as it presents with non-specific symptoms that often mimic cancer. Herein, we report a case of GIB in a 51-year-old male from the central region of Saudi Arabia, a non-endemic region of GIB, which was initially misdiagnosed as colon cancer. A 51-year-old man presented with abdominal pain for two-months, non-bloody diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
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