Gastric Mucormycosis Masquerading as Malignancy: A Rare and Fatal Disease
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Gastric carcinoma, Mucormycosis, Gastric lesionsAbstract
Gastric mucormycosis is a rare, life-threatening fungal infection that often presents with nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms, making its diagnosis challenging. We report a case of a 59-year-old postmenopausal female with a history of Gudakhu use, who presented with persistent vomiting for six months. Imaging and endoscopy initially suggested a gastric malignancy. However, histopathological examination confirmed gastric mucormycosis. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of gastric masses, especially in endemic areas.
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