Invasive retroperitoneal infection due to basidiobolus ranarum with response to potassium lodide: Case report and review of the literature

Zafar Nazir; Rumina Hasan; Shahid Pervez; M Alam; Farhat Moazam

Invasive retroperitoneal infection due to basidiobolus ranarum with response to potassium lodide: Case report and review of the literature

Zafar Nazir
, Rumina Hasan
, Shahid Pervez
, M Alam
, Farhat Moazam

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Abstract

We report a case of invasive retroperitoneal zygomycotic infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum in a healthy 8-year-old boy. The youngster responded dramatically to potassium iodide. The clinical and pathological features are reviewed to highlight the problems encountered in the management of this rare infection.

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Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 1997

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Name	Section of Paediatric Surgery

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