Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis in a child; an unusual fungal infection mimicking fistulising Crohn's disease
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Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis in a child; an unusual fungal infection mimicking fistulising Crohn's disease.
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis is a rare disease caused by the fungus Basidiobolus ranarum. It has been reported in both children and adults. The disease mainly affects the colon and the small bowel; however, cases of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and renal system being affected have been reported. CASE REPORT A 2 year old boy presented with the following symptoms; abdominal p...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Crohn's and Colitis
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1873-9946
DOI: 10.1016/j.crohns.2011.10.008