Rhizopus microsporus typhlitis in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia. Issue 6 (24th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trybula, Marcus; Wang, Diping; Baumann, Lauren; Pritts, Timothy A.; Hambley, Bryan C.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 6(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-06-24
• Subjects: AML -- mucormycosis -- neutropenic enterocolitis -- rhizopus -- typhlitis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4290
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: While patients undergoing treatment for hematologic malignancies are at risk for a variety of infections, gastrointestinal mucormycosis is a rare and feared complication. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and timely evaluation. Prompt treatment improves patient outcomes. Abstract : While patients undergoing treatment for hematologic malignancies are at risk for a variety of infections, gastrointestinal mucormycosis is a rare and feared complication. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and timely evaluation. Prompt treatment improves patient outcomes.