Fatal haemorrhagic duodenal mucormycosis in a non-immunocompromised host: A case report

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection caused by the fungi of the Mucorales order of the class Zygomycetes. Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is an uncommon, fatal condition accounting for only 7% of the cases. We present the case of a gastroduodenal mucormycosis presenting as recurrent massive hematemesis. We report this case to alert clinicians of this rare but fatal condition and to encourage further research into its pathogenesis and management.

Keywords

• Hematemesis
• Mucormycosis
• Gastrointestinal fungal infection