Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Digestive Disorders

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Digestive Disorders

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Case Report

Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis: A Diagnostic Dilemma in Clinical Practice – A Case Report

Authors: Naif M AloTaibi, Mohanned M AlRaddadi, Renad A Almutawa, Sultan A Alqahtani, Amal M Algarni, Reema Ali Almuzaini, Hamid A Mohammed, Huda Alshmas.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9334.1117


Abstract

The following is a case report of a 17-year-old immunocompetent female with no significant past medical history, who presented to King Fahad Hospital after multiple previous hospital visits. She was complaining of unexplained abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, and diarrhea. Initial investigations raised concerns about colon malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease. However, further evaluation, including endoscopy and biopsy, revealed the diagnosis of gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis through histopathological study. Treatment with antifungals started for 6 months, and the patient showed remarkable improvement during clinical stay and follow-up.

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Citation: Naif M AloTaibi, Mohanned M AlRaddadi, Renad A Almutawa, et al. Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis: A Diagnostic Dilemma in Clinical Practice – A Case Report. Gastroint Hepatol Dig Dis. 2026; 9(2). DOI: 10.33425/2639-9334.1117
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Elisa Gravito Soares MF
Department of Gastroenterology | Coimbra University Hospital

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