An unusual case of gastrointestinal fungal infection mimicking colon cancer: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20223170Keywords:
Fungal infection, Bowel obstruction, Colon carcinoma, ZygomycetesAbstract
Fungal gastrointestinal infection causing bowel obstruction mimicking the presentation of colon carcinoma is rare. We reported a case of gastrointestinal fungal infection in an immune-competent individual who presented with acute colonic obstruction. He was successfully treated with combination of surgical intervention and antifungal regimes.
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