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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/685460 |