Zygomycosis bowel liver with commitment – A case report

Silva, M.M.A.; Figueiredo, Welligton Ribeiro; Figueiredo, C.C.R.; Bezerra, C.R.S.

doi:10.1016/j.hpb.2016.02.820

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“…4 A similar type of tumefactive presentation of basidiobolomycosis in the descending colon and liver was described in a 61-year-old man. Silva et al 8 described entomophthoramycosis presenting as a tumefactive liver lesion where the patient, though treated with amphotericin B, succumbed to the illness. In a large autopsy series on visceral mycosis, systemic form of entomophthoramycosis was noted in only one out of 610 cases.…”

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Entomophthoramycosis: A diagnostically challenging presentation of liver space–occupying lesion

Peyam

Thirunavukkarasu

Gupta

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Entomophthoramycosis, a rare fungal infection, can mimic various clinical entities. We present a case of entomophthoramycosis affecting a 3-year-old male masquerading as liver tumour, diagnosed on stereotactic biopsy and later on resected specimen. He improved following partial hepatectomy and antifungal therapy. A high index of suspicion and heightened awareness regarding its unique morphological characteristics are required for appropriate management.

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