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. 2012 Aug 4;1(1):52-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2012.07.003. eCollection 2012.

"We are what we eat!" Invasive intestinal mucormycosis: A case report and review of the literature

Marianne Martinello  1 , Adam Nelson  1 , Leon Bignold  2 , David Shaw  1
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"We are what we eat!" Invasive intestinal mucormycosis: A case report and review of the literature

Marianne Martinello et al. Med Mycol Case Rep. .

Abstract

Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is an uncommon, life-threatening, angioinvasive infection with only one previous report of disease involving the jejunum. We present a case of invasive jejunal mucormycosis and review the literature, highlighting the rare clinical presentation and the value of molecular diagnostic methods. Given the global increase in patient populations at risk of mucormycosis, clinicians need to maintain a high index of suspicion and perform timely and appropriate evaluation to improve patient outcome.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal; Jejunum; Mucormycosis; Rhizopus.

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Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fungal elements consistent with Mucorales in the wall of the jejunum. Diastase-periodic acid-Schiff stain.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Fungal elements consistent with Candida sp. in purulent exudate on the serosa of the jejunum. Diastase-periodic acid-Schiff stain.
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