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A Fatal Case of Basidiobolomycosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: is present worldwide but is more common in tropical and subtropical regions. Typically, it infects exposed surfaces of the body causing subcutaneous nodules, sinus, and nasal infection; however, it rarely causes a soft tissue mass. Histopathological examination is mandatory to make a diagnosis of basidiobolomycosis. Here, we report a case of a five-year-old boy who presented with skin subcutaneous nodules and retroperitoneal and retroaortic soft tissue masses. The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of basidiobolomycosis.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78678

Authors: Abdulellah I Aleissa, Abdulaziz Kadasa, Maram Alzain, Khadijah Abdulhaleem, Luluwah Almubarak

Institutions: King Abdulaziz University, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Mycology

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407256163