Gastric Mucormycosis Masquerading as Gastric Malignancy.

Indian J Surg Oncol

Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, 600 036 India.

Published: September 2017

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection usually seen in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of gastric mucormycosis in an immune-competent lady that mimicked a gastric malignancy, presenting a diagnostic challenge. A high index of suspicion is required for the diagnosis and successful treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition.

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