Pediatric Basidiobolomycosis: An Uncommon and Misdiagnosed Entity

Abstract

Basidiobolomycosis is an unusual chronic subcutaneous zygomycosis reported from tropical regions which is usually misdiagnosed because of its rarity. In this retrospective review, we describe 6 children with basidiobolomycosis who were managed in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at a tertiary institute in central India over a period of four and half years (January 2018 to June 2022). All patients were less than 5 years of age and had no co-morbidities (immune-competent). All were males. All were misdiagnosed at outside hospital. All responded well to anti-fungal therapy. High index of suspicion and biopsy of the lesions lead to appropriate diagnosis and management. Management appears good with triazole antifungals with fewer side effects and safety in children.

Keywords

• basidiobolomycosis
• paediatric
• subcutaneous
• zygomycosis