Intestinal Paracoccidioidomycosis: Case report and literature review
Fecha
2022-02Autor
Resumen
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Abstract
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic fungal infection, primarily affecting the respiratory tract. Extra pulmonary presentation is rare, representing less than 1% of cases (about 1 in every 200 cases).
Case presentation
We present a case of a 73-year-old male with acute surgical abdomen secondary to Intestinal Paracoccidioidomycosis requiring intestinal resection and postoperative antifungal therapy.
Conclusion
Intestinal Paracoccidioidomycosis represents a rare pathology with challenging diagnostic approach due to its frequency and nonspecific clinical manifestations. Extra pulmonary presentation is rare, but it should be considered in endemic regions.
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http://repositorio.mederi.com.co/handle/123456789/658https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210261222000475?via%3Dihub
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- Investigación clínica [389]