Basidiobolomycosis of the Colon Masquerading as Stenotic Colon Cancer
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Basidiobolomycosis of the Colon Masquerading as Stenotic Colon Cancer
Basidiobolus ranarum is a widespread saprophyte fungus with pathogenic potential. It affects mainly the subcutaneous tissues of the trunk and limbs. Relatively recently, occasional reports of gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis appeared in the literature. Due to the rarity of the condition and the nonspecific presenting features, the correct diagnosis is usually hard to reach. In this paper, we...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Surgery
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2090-6900,2090-6919
DOI: 10.1155/2011/685460