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 th...

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Main Authors: M. Ezzedien Rabie, Ismail El Hakeem, Mubarak Al-Shraim, M. Saad Al Skini, Salim Jamil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/685460